imagen clara
/imaxen klaɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clear picture" is translated into Spanish as imagen clara.
imagen clara is used to describe a clear picture. Much like in English, the phrase tener una imagen clara can be used metaphorically to mean having a clear understanding or mental concept of a situation.
Which one should you use?
While imagen clara can mean a clear picture, imagen nítida is often more precise when referring specifically to the sharpness or resolution of a photograph or digital image.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of imagen clara is imágenes claras, where both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix.
Did you know?
- The word clara is also the feminine form of the word for 'egg white' in many Spanish-speaking regions, though it is spelled the same as the adjective for 'clear'.
- If you are talking about a 'clear' sky (free of clouds), you use cielo despejado rather than cielo claro, even though 'clear' is the English equivalent.
- While imagen clara describes a conceptual understanding, a Spanish speaker might say they have el panorama claro to describe a clear picture of a complex situation.
Examples in context
- Vaya, se ve muy nítida. ¡Buena captura!Wow, it looks very clear. Great shot!
- Sí, la foto está clara y se aprecia bien el detalle.Yes, the photo is clear, and you can see the detail clearly.
- Necesito una imagen clara del mapa.I need a clear picture of the map.
- La cámara no capturó una imagen clara.The camera did not capture a clear picture.
- Busco una imagen clara de la Luna.I am looking for a clear picture of the Moon.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a project photo.
- JavierMira esta foto, no es muy buena.Look at this photo, it is not very good.
- MaríaEs verdad, necesitamos una imagen clara.That's true, we need a clear picture.
- Javier¿Puedes tomar otra foto ahora?Can you take another photo now?
- MaríaSí, voy a intentarlo otra vez.Yes, I'm going to try again.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
