example
The Spanish word 'ejemplo' translates to 'example' in English. It's used in the same way as in English, to represent a typical case, illustration, or representative of a group or quality. For instance, you can use 'ejemplo' when you want to give an illustration of a situation or provide a model to be followed.
This is an example.
This phrase is used when providing an example of something to someone else. 'Este' means 'this', 'es' is the third person singular of the verb 'ser', which means 'to be', and 'ejemplo' means 'example'.
For example, you can read this book.
The phrase 'Por ejemplo' is used to introduce an example. 'Puedes' is the second person singular of the verb 'poder', which means 'can' or 'to be able to'. 'Leer' means 'to read', and 'este libro' means 'this book'.
I need an example to understand.
This phrase expresses a need for clarification. 'Necesito' is the first person singular of the verb 'necesitar', which means 'to need'. 'Para' means 'for' or 'to' and 'entender' means 'understand'.
She set a good example.
'Ella dio' means 'she gave', 'un buen ejemplo' means 'a good example'. The phrase implies someone has demonstrated a positive behavior to be followed or learned.
A clear example of this is...
This phrase is used to offer a clear or vivid instance of something previously mentioned. 'Un ejemplo claro de esto es' directly translates to 'A clear example of this is'.
He is a bad example.
The phrase communicates that a person is demonstrating behavior that should not be followed or replicated. 'Él es' means 'he is', 'un mal ejemplo' means 'a bad example'.
We are going to use this problem as an example.
This phrase is suggesting taking a particular problem and using it as an example for further discussion or demonstration. 'Vamos a usar' means 'we are going to use'.
The fighter is an example of perseverance.
This phrase demonstrates the use of 'ejemplo' to highlight a characteristic or quality of someone using a noun ('perseverancia').
Give me an example, please.
'Dame' is a demand or request meaning 'give me'. 'Un ejemplo, por favor' is a polite way of asking for an example.
The teacher always gives good examples in his classes.
This sentence is a positive comment about a teacher's teaching method. 'El profesor siempre da buenos ejemplos en sus clases' means the teacher often provides helpful or insightful examples during his lessons.