ejemplos
/exemplos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "examples" is translated as ejemplos.
The term refers to things cited to illustrate a rule or to show a typical case of something.
Which one should you use?
While ejemplos is the standard term, you might use Ilustraciones when you want to specifically emphasize visual or graphic examples.
How does it change in a sentence?
ejemplos is a masculine plural noun. Its singular form is ejemplo.
How do you pronounce it?
/exemplos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ejemplar functions as both an adjective meaning 'exemplary' and a noun meaning 'a copy' of a book or document.
- The adjective ejemplarizante is specifically used to describe punishments that are meant to serve as a public warning or a 'cautionary tale'.
- While English uses the verb 'give' for 'give an example', Spanish often uses poner, which literally means 'to put' an example.
Examples in context
- Discuta y dé ejemplos.Discuss and give examples.This sentence is useful for practicing how to request that someone discuss a topic and provide ejemplos.Tatoeba #2348059 by marcelostockle, translation #670781 by shekitten
- Tú añades ejemplos cortos.You add short examples.This sentence is useful for describing the action of adding short ejemplos.Tatoeba #2153482 by marcelostockle, translation #1709037 by Amastan
- ¿Puedes poner algunos ejemplos?Can you give some examples?This sentence is useful for asking if someone can provide some ejemplos.Tatoeba #1192117 by Shishir, translation #9741418 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito algunos ejemplos para entender mejorI need some examples to better understand
- Por favor, proporcione muestras que ejemplifiquen su ideaPlease provide examples that illustrate your idea
- Las ilustraciones en esta presentación ayudan a explicar el procesoThe illustrations in this presentation help explain the process
- ¡Dame algunos ejemplos!Give me some examples!
- Dame algunas muestritas de cómo se haceGive me some little examples of how it's done
- Voy a mostrarte algunos casosI'm going to show you some examples
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are studying together in a library.
- Elena¿Tienes ejemplos para este ejercicio?Do you have examples for this exercise?
- DanielSí, tengo varios ejemplos aquí.Yes, I have several examples here.
- Elena¡Gracias, Daniel! Me ayudan mucho.Thanks, Daniel! They help me a lot.
- DanielDe nada, Elena. Espero que te sirvan.You're welcome, Elena. I hope they are useful to you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
