Figurarse (en. Figure)

/fiɡuˈɾaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To form a mental idea or representation of something.

I imagine the party will be fun.

Me figuro que la fiesta será divertida.

To consider oneself or have the idea that one is or does something.

He imagines he has more talent than he actually does.

Se figura que tiene más talento del que realmente tiene.

To foresee or anticipate what will happen.

I can’t imagine what will happen if we don’t arrive on time.

No me figuro qué pasará si no llegamos a tiempo.

From the Latin 'figurare', which means 'to shape'.

to imagine something

To form an idea about something without having proof.

figurarse algo

just imagine

Used to express disbelief or surprise about a situation.

figúrate

I can’t picture it

Expression used when one cannot imagine a situation.

no me lo figuro

figure

Representation or form of an object or being.

figura

figurative

Representing or simulating something.

figurativo

figuration

Mental or representative representation of something.

figuración

To make a guess.

I imagine he won’t come to the meeting.

Me figuro que no vendrá a la reunión.

To believe something without having proof.

He imagines he will be the best in the exam.

Se figura que será el mejor en el examen.