Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| imprimir | /impɾiˈmiɾ/ | |
| impremir | /impɾeˈmiɾ/ | alternative form |
The verb imprimir is used to describe the action of producing a copy of a text or an image on a surface, typically using a machine. Related words include impresora, which means a printer and impreso, which means printed. The noun form for the act of printing or a physical print is impresión. Additionally, imprenta refers to clear handwriting that does not use connected letters and estampado refers to a pattern or design.
Which one should you use?
imprimir is the standard spelling, while impremir is an alternative spelling.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the preterite tense (past tense), the first-person singular form is imprimí (I printed) and the third-person singular form is imprimió (he/she/it printed).
How do you pronounce it?
/impɾiˈmiɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use imprimir to mean 'to impress'. In Spanish, 'to impress' is impresionar. imprimir refers specifically to the physical act of printing.
Did you know?
- The verb imprimir shares its DNA with the English word 'impress', as both stem from the Latin 'imprimere' which means 'to press into'.
- In Spanish, imprimir is used for digital printing, but the word estampar is preferred for traditional stamps or embossing.
- To describe a printed pattern on fabric, Spanish speakers use estampado rather than a derivative of imprimir.
Examples in context
- Ayúdame a imprimir esto.Help me print this.This sentence is useful for asking for help with the verb imprimir.Tatoeba #1468426 by marcelostockle, translation #1468427 by CK
- Tengo que imprimir 100 páginas.I have to print 100 pages.This sentence is useful for expressing a requirement to use imprimir.Tatoeba #1625143 by wallebot, translation #1625140 by wallebot
- Este aparato puede imprimir sesenta páginas por minuto.This machine can print sixty pages a minute.This sentence is useful for describing the speed of a machine that can imprimir.Tatoeba #1468417 by marcelostockle, translation #59814 by CM
- Por favor, imprima este documento.Please print this document.
- Elige la opción "Imprimir" en el menú.Choose the "Print" option from the menu.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una impresora para imprimir estos papeles?Where can I find a printer to print these papers?
- Por favor, saca una copia de este documento.Please make a copy of this document.
- Mándame las fotos impresas a mi casa.Send me the printed photos to my home.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are in an office.
- Elena¿Puedes imprimir este documento por mí?Can you print this document for me?
- JavierClaro, voy a imprimirlo ahora mismo.Sure, I am going to print it right now.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, me salvas la vida.Thanks, Javier, you're saving my life.
- JavierNo hay problema, Elena.No problem, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “print” translations and entries imprimir, impremir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imprimir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
