Spanish word

impresión

Pronunciation

IPA/impɾeˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounimpression

Example

Tengo una buena impresión de ella.

My impression of her is good.

Illustration for impresión (impression)

More examples

No quiero formarme una impresión equivocada.

I don't want to form a wrong impression.

Core concept

A lasting sensory or mental mark left in memory by an experience, person, or presentation.

Common phrases

  • formar una impresión

    form an impression

  • dar una mala impresión

    give a bad impression

  • tener una impresión

    have an impression

Similar words

sensación: Brief physical or emotional feeling arising from an experience or information.
opinión: Judgment or view about a matter, based on beliefs or reasoning.
percepción: Mental process of receiving sensory input and interpreting its meaning.
imagen: Internal mental picture or representation that appears in the mind.

Definition in Spanish

Sensación sensorial o idea mental que deja en la memoria una experiencia, una persona o una presentación.

Word origin

From Latin imprimere 'to press in' via medieval Latin impressio, originally a physical imprint later extended to a lasting mental or sensory effect.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, clarify whether this means an immediate reaction or a considered opinion, since impresión covers both.

Other meanings

  • printingnoun

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