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ilustrar

to illustrate

verb ee-loos-TRAHR Rare

Also means

to explain with examples

Usage Note

Ilustrar means both to provide visual illustrations and to clarify a point with examples or evidence — ilustrar un concepto con un diagrama. The related noun ilustración carries the additional historical meaning of the Enlightenment (la Ilustración). The 'h' is silent and the stress falls on the final syllable.

Examples

"Usó una foto para ilustrar su punto."

Natural Translation

She used a photo to illustrate her point.

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