Imágen (en. Image)

/iˈma.xen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Visual representation of a person, object, or idea.
The artist's image is very recognizable.
La imagen del artista es muy reconocida.
Representation of something in the mind or memory.
I have a clear image of that moment.
Tengo una imagen clara de ese momento.
Photograph or illustration.
Yesterday I saw a beautiful image at the exhibition.
Ayer vi una imagen hermosa en la exposición.

Etymology

From the Latin 'imago', which means 'image' or 'representation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

erase the image
Eliminate the visual representation of something.
borrar la imagen
create an image
Form a mental or visual representation.
crear una imagen
give a good image
Project a positive perception about something or someone.
dar una buena imagen

Related Words

imaging
Study of medical and diagnostic images.
imagenología
imagination
Ability to form images or ideas in the mind.
imaginación
public image
General perception one has of a person or entity.
imagen pública

Slang Meanings

Synonym for appearance or style.
The image you project is important at work.
La imagen que proyectas es importante en el trabajo.
Graphic representation that goes viral on social media.
That image became a meme in a matter of hours.
Esa imagen se volvió un meme en cuestión de horas.