Impresión (en. Impression)
/impre'sjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Effect that one thing produces on a person.
The impression that the book left on me was very positive.
La impresión que me dejó el libro fue muy positiva.
Printed copy of a document or image.
I need to make a printout of this report.
Necesito hacer una impresión de este informe.
Sensation or idea formed in the mind.
The impression I have of him is very good.
La impresión que tengo de él es muy buena.
Etymology
From the Latin 'impressio', derived from 'imprimere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to leave an impression
To cause a lasting effect on someone.
dejar una impresión
to fall into the impression
To be deceived or surprised by appearances.
caer en la impresión
to print an image
To create a visual copy on paper or screen.
imprimir una imagen
Related Words
to print
To execute the process of making a print on paper.
imprimir
printer
Person or machine that prints.
impresor
printed
Document that has been printed.
impreso
Slang Meanings
A strong visual impression
That movie left an impression I will never forget.
Esa película dejó una impresión que nunca olvidaré.
Quick opinion about something
My impression is that it won't be easy to get that job.
Mi impresión es que no será fácil conseguir ese trabajo.