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    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.