Dar la impresión
Example: Ella da la impresión de estar muy cansada hoy.
Definition
"Dar la impresión" means to give the appearance or sensation that something is true or real, often creating a specific perception in others. For example, it is used when someone seems or appears to have a certain quality or feeling, as in 'She gives the impression of being very tired today.'
Etymology
The phrase "dar la impresión" comes from the Spanish verb 'dar,' meaning 'to give,' combined with 'impresión,' meaning 'impression' or 'mark.' It literally translates as 'to give the impression,' reflecting the act of producing a certain effect or perception on others.
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"Dar la impresión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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