Imagen (en. Image)
/iˈma.xen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Visual representation of an object, person, or concept; it can be a drawing, a photograph, or a digital image.
The image of the mountain was captured at dawn.
La imagen de la montaña fue capturada al amanecer.
Mental conception or representation of something.
The image I have of her is very positive.
La imagen que tengo de ella es muy positiva.
Graphic representation that accompanies a text.
The article was complemented with an attractive image.
El artículo estaba complementado con una imagen atractiva.
Etymology
From Latin 'imago', which means 'image' or 'representation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to leave a bad impression
To cause a negative impression on others.
dejar una mala imagen
public image
The perception that the public has of a person or entity.
imagen pública
to put into image
To visually represent something, such as an idea or a concept.
poner en imagen
Related Words
to imagine
To form a mental image of something that is not present.
imaginar
imaging
Study of medical imaging.
imagenología
imagotype
Graphic symbol representing a brand.
imagotipo
Slang Meanings
Profile picture on social media.
That is the best image you have for your profile.
Esa es la mejor imagen que tienes para tu perfil.
Exaggerated representation of something.
What he said is just an image, it is not reality.
Lo que dijo es solo una imagen, no es la realidad.