Imprenta (en. Printing)
/imˈprenta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Establishment where printing is done.
The neighborhood printing press is well known for its posters.
La imprenta del barrio es muy conocida por sus carteles.
Action of printing.
The book printing press has evolved with technology.
La imprenta de libros ha evolucionado con la tecnología.
Set of machines for printing.
Various specialized machines are used in the printing press.
En la imprenta se utilizan varias máquinas especializadas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'imprenta', derived from 'imprimere', which means 'to press'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
printing of a book
The specific process of printing a book.
imprenta de un libro
to work at the printing press
To be employed in an establishment dedicated to printing.
trabajar en la imprenta
to go to the printing press
To take documents or materials to print.
ir a la imprenta
Related Words
printing
Process of applying ink onto a medium to reproduce text or images.
impresión
typography
The art and technique of arranging text on a page for printing.
tipografía
publishing
Related to the production of books and other printed materials.
editorial
Slang Meanings
Underground printing press
An underground printing press was discovered producing fake documents.
Se descubrió una imprenta clandestina que producía documentos falsos.
small printing press
That small printing press specializes in custom work.
Esa imprenta pequeña se especializa en trabajos personalizados.