image
gb/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
A picture or visual likeness
A picture or photo of something or someone.
Patrón de uso:
an image of [something/someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'image' with 'imagination', which refers to the ability to form ideas in the mind.
Sinónimos
picture (Most common and general term; interchangeable in many contexts.)
|
photo (Specifically refers to a photograph.)
Antónimos
reality (Contrasts the representation with the actual thing.)
Colocaciones
digital image
|public image
|create an image
|image file
|clear image
Temas
media
|art
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She showed me an image of her new house.
- The website took a long time to load the high-resolution image.
- This camera produces clear and sharp images.
- The magazine cover featured an image of the famous actor.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I saw an image of a cat.
- He sent me an image of his car.
- There is an image on the wall.
- I like this image of the beach.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
Reputation or public impression
The way most people think about someone or something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone's/something's] image
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'image' here with a literal picture; in this sense it is metaphorical.
Sinónimos
reputation (Focuses more on long-term respect or standing.)
|
profile (Often used in media or marketing contexts for visibility and identity.)
Antónimos
disrepute (State of having a bad reputation.)
Colocaciones
public image
|damage one's image
|improve image
|corporate image
Temas
business
|media
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The scandal damaged the politician's public image.
- The company is trying to improve its green image.
- Celebrities often hire managers to maintain their image.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He wants to have a good image at work.
- The company works hard to keep a clean image.
- Her public image is very positive.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
A picture in the mind
A picture you see in your mind.
Patrón de uso:
an image of [something] in [someone's] mind
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes mix up 'image' with 'idea', which is broader and not necessarily visual.
Sinónimos
vision (Can imply a more vivid or dream-like mental picture.)
|
mental picture (Plain phrase for the same idea; informal.)
Antónimos
blankness (Absence of mental imagery.)
Colocaciones
mental image
|vivid image
|clear image
Temas
psychology
|imagination
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I have a clear image of my childhood home.
- The book created a strong image in my mind.
- She couldn't get the image out of her head.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have an image of my school in my head.
- This story gives me an image of the sea.
- He has an image of his father smiling.
Sustantivo
technical
A2
entity
4
Digital picture file
A picture stored on a computer or phone as a file.
Sinónimos
graphic (Often used for non-photographic visuals like drawings and charts.)
Colocaciones
image file
|JPEG image
|upload an image
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Please attach the image to your email.
- The website has thousands of free stock images.
- You can edit the image using this software.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I put an image on my blog.
- He sent me an image by email.
- They use images on their website.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
image
AFI
GB/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
Sílabas y acento
im - age (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: image
- Plural: images
Familia de palabras
Forms
images
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unimaginative
adjective
unimaginable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
imaging
noun
imaginable
adjective
Expresiones
burned into one's memory/image/mind
1/bˈɚnd ˈɪntu wˈʌnz mˈɛmɚiɪmˈeɪd͡ʒmɪnd/
idiom
Permanently remembered vividly
To remember something very clearly for a long time because it was so strong or emotional.
Ejemplos
- The scene was burned into his memory forever.
- That terrible image is burned into my mind.
image is everything
1/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ ˈɪz ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Appearance matters most
How something looks or seems is the most important thing.
Ejemplos
- In fashion, they say that image is everything.
- For some politicians, it seems that image is everything.
mirror image
1/mˈɪɹɚ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Exact reversed copy of something
Something that looks exactly like something else but is reversed, like in a mirror.
Ejemplos
- The twins are like mirror images of each other.
- The logo is a mirror image of the original design.
- The letter 'b' is the mirror image of 'd'.