Ejemplo (en. Example)

/eˈxemplo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Model of something that is used to illustrate or explain.

This book is an example of good literature.

Este libro es un ejemplo de buena literatura.

Thing that serves to prove or clarify an idea.

I need a concrete example to understand better.

Necesito un ejemplo concreto para entender mejor.

Particular case presented to show something general.

She always highlights an example in her classes.

Ella siempre destaca un ejemplo en sus clases.

From Latin 'exemplum', which means 'model' or 'pattern'.

to give an example

To provide a model or an illustration.

dar un ejemplo

to be a bad example

To indicate that someone does not act appropriately regarding what should be done.

ser un mal ejemplo

by way of example

To illustrate or clarify a situation.

a modo de ejemplo

exemplary

That serves as an example, that is worthy of imitation.

ejemplar

exemplification

Action of exemplifying or providing examples.

ejemplificación

exemplarity

Quality of being exemplary.

ejemplaridad

Colloquial use to refer to a specific case that illustrates a situation.

That story is an example of what not to do.

Esa historia es un ejemplo de lo que no debes hacer.

Term used in groups to indicate that something is not just a theory, but a real practice.

The project is a living example of innovation.

El proyecto es un ejemplo vivo de innovación.