Illustration (en. Illustration)

/ilustración/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Graphic or pictorial representation that accompanies text.
The illustration in the book helped the children understand the story better.
La ilustración en el libro ayudó a los niños a entender mejor la historia.
Drawing or image that serves to clarify or beautify something.
The cover illustration was praised for its creativity.
La ilustración de la portada fue muy elogiada por su creatividad.
Clear example used to make an idea more comprehensible.
The teacher provided a practical illustration to explain the concept.
El profesor dio una ilustración práctica para explicar el concepto.

Etymology

From Latin 'illustratio', meaning 'illumination' or 'clear exposition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

educational illustration
Image or graphic used for teaching purposes.
ilustración educativa
digital illustration
Visual representation created using design software.
ilustración digital
technical illustration
Drawing that details components or mechanisms of an object.
ilustración técnica

Related Words

illustrator
Person who creates illustrations.
ilustrador
illustrative
Adjective that describes something that serves to illustrate.
ilustrativa
scientific illustration
Visual representation that helps to understand scientific concepts.
ilustración científica

Slang Meanings

Fun image shared on social media.
That illustration you posted is very funny.
Esa ilustración que subiste es muy graciosa.
A drawing created quickly to express an idea.
I made a quick illustration to show my concept.
Hice una ilustración rápida para mostrar mi concepto.