ejemplo
/eˈxemplo/
In Spanish, the word for example is ejemplo.
The word ejemplo refers to a representative instance used to illustrate a point or explain a rule. To say "for example," use the standard phrase por ejemplo. In certain formal contexts, the word Ilustración may be used to convey the meaning of illustration or example.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American nations, it is common to use the informal forms ejemplito (little example) and muestrita (little sample).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ejemplo is ejemplos.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈxemplo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase dar el ejemplo does not just mean to provide a sample, but to set a moral or behavioral precedent for others to follow.
- While ejemplos means examples, the word ejemplar can refer to a specific physical copy of a book or document, such as a first edition.
- The diminutive form ejemplito is used in Mexico and Central America not just for size, but to make a request or explanation sound more polite and less aggressive.
Examples in context
- Es un mal ejemplo.It's a bad example.This sentence shows how to describe a bad ejemplo.Tatoeba #11695385 by Seael, translation #3564114 by CK
- Fue solo un ejemplo.It was just an example.This sentence is useful for stating that something was only an ejemplo.Tatoeba #3012400 by hayastan, translation #2807667 by Hybrid
- No es el único ejemplo.It's not the only example.This sentence shows how to say that something is not the only ejemplo.Tatoeba #7906916 by arh, translation #5740685 by CM
- Este es un ejemplo de cómo utilizar este conceptoThis is an example of how to use this concept
- Esta ilustración muestra claramente el procedimientoThis illustration clearly shows the procedure
- Esta muestra es representativa de la población estudiadaThis sample is representative of the studied population
- Mira, este ejemplo te ayudará a entenderlo mejorLook, this example will help you understand it better
- Esta demostración es tan clara que no hay forma de equivocarseThis demonstration is so clear there's no way to misunderstand
- Este es un modelo perfecto de cómo hacerloThis is a perfect model of how to do it
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a math problem in a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Puedes darme un ejemplo?Can you give me an example?
- MaríaClaro, mira este ejemplo.Sure, look at this example.
- AlejandroAh, ahora entiendo el ejemplo.Ah, now I understand the example.
- MaríaQué bueno que te ayudó.I'm glad it helped you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ejemplo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
