impression

S2 W1

BrE /ɪmˈprɛʃən/ AmE /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

noun en → es

1 OPINION [singular] B1

an opinion or idea that you get about someone or something after seeing them, hearing about them, etc.

impresión, opinión

  • make a good/bad impression on somebody

Collocations first impression · good impression

  • She made a very good impression on the interviewer.

    Ella causó una muy buena impresión en el entrevistador.

2 ART [singular] C1

a copy of something, especially a picture or photograph, that is made by pressing it onto paper with heat and pressure.

impresión (de arte)

  • make an impression

Collocations color print · black-and-white print

  • The artist made a beautiful impression of the sunset.

    El artista hizo una impresión hermosa del atardecer.

3 EFFECT [singular] B2

the effect that something has on someone or something else; the result of an action.

efecto, influencia

  • have a lasting impression

Collocations lasting effect · strong influence

  • The experience had a profound impression on her.

    La experiencia tuvo un profundo efecto en ella.

7 MARK [singular] C1

a mark or sign that is made by pressing something into the surface of something else; a stamp.

marca, sello

  • leave an impression

Collocations stamp mark · imprint sign

  • The coin left a clear impression in the soft clay.

    La moneda dejó una clara marca en la arcilla suave.