Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
ilustrar
Pronunciation
IPA/ilusˈtɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbexplain
Example
El profesor ilustró el concepto con un ejemplo.
The teacher explained the concept with an example.
More examples
Para ilustrar la explicación, usa un gráfico sencillo.
To illustrate the explanation, use a simple diagram.
Core concept
A light shining on a diagram.
Common phrases
ilustrar con un ejemplo
illustrate with an example
ilustrar una idea
illustrate an idea
ilustrar mediante gráficos
illustrate with graphs
Similar words
explicar: Explains meanings or reasons in words so others can understand them.
aclarar: Clears up doubts or misunderstandings to make the matter plain.
ejemplificar: Gives a concrete example that shows how a concept applies.
mostrar: Shows an object or image in a visible form so it can be seen.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer más claro algo mostrando ejemplos, comparaciones o imágenes para facilitar su comprensión.
Word origin
From Latin illustrāre 'to illuminate', originally 'to light up', extended metaphorically in Spanish to making an idea clearer by examples, comparisons, or pictures.
Usage tips
- Spanish often uses para ilustrar to introduce an example, and ilustrar can also mean 'to add illustrations to a book' depending on context.
Other meanings
- exemplifyverb
- illustrateverb
- enlightenverb
Related words
- ilustraciónillustrationnoun
- ilustrativoillustrativeadjective