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    Figúrese (en. Imagine)

    /fiˈɣuɾese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It is used to invite someone to imagine or reflect on a situation.
    Look, imagine that you won the lottery.
    Fíjese, figúrese que ganó la lotería.
    Expresses disbelief about a mentioned situation.
    Look, imagine that you arrived late to the meeting.
    Fíjese, figúrese que llegó tarde a la reunión.
    Used to emphasize an idea or a surprise.
    Look, imagine that you moved to another city!
    ¡Fíjese, figúrese que se mudó a otra ciudad!

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'figurar', which implies representing or imagining something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imagine you
    Used to address someone and emphasize the situation.
    figúrese usted
    imagine what would happen
    Invites to imagine the consequences of a situation.
    figúrese lo que pasaría

    Related Words

    figure
    To represent or appear in a context.
    figurar
    imagination
    The ability to create images or ideas in the mind.
    imaginación

    Slang Meanings

    Used in informal contexts to express disbelief.
    Imagine, I can't believe it!
    Figúrate, ¡no lo puedo creer!
    Used in the streets to invite someone to think about an absurd situation.
    Imagine they tell you that you can't enter.
    Figúrate que te dicen que no puedes entrar.