Ilustración (en. Illustration)
/ilu̯stɾaˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Image or drawing used to explain something.
The illustration in the book helps children understand the story better.
La ilustración en el libro ayuda a los niños a entender mejor la historia.
The act of illustrating something.
His illustration of the topic was impressive and very informative.
Su ilustración del tema fue impresionante y muy informativa.
Visual representation of an idea or concept.
In art class, the students made their own illustration about nature.
En la clase de arte, los alumnos hicieron su propia ilustración sobre la naturaleza.
Etymology
From Latin 'illustratio'; formed by 'illustrare', which means 'to illuminate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Graphic illustration
Visual representation that complements a text or idea.
ilustración gráfica
Illustration of a concept
Drawing that explains or represents a particular concept.
ilustración de un concepto
Scientific illustration
Visual representation in the field of science.
ilustración científica
Related Words
Illustrator
A person dedicated to making illustrations.
ilustrador
To illustrate
To make an illustration or explain something through images.
ilustrar
Slang Meanings
A drawing that is not serious or is comic.
The cartoonist always brings a funny illustration of the politicians.
El caricaturista siempre trae una ilustración divertida de los políticos.
Visual example in a presentation.
He used an illustration to make his idea clearer during the talk.
Utilizó una ilustración para que su idea fuera más clara durante la charla.