What does ejemplo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ejemplo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ejemplo in Spanish.

The word ejemplo in Spanish means example, example, set an example, role model, example of the use, lead by example, bad example, set an example, give an example, for example, for example, lead by example, follow 's example, follow 's example, serve as an example, quite an example, a wonderful example, a fine example. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ejemplo

example

nombre masculino (modelo a seguir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Su heroísmo fue un ejemplo para todos.

Her heroism was an example for all.

example

nombre masculino (ilustración explicativa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Un tiburón es un ejemplo de depredador.

The shark is an example of a predator.

set an example

locución verbal (ser muestra a imitar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Aconsejar es muy fácil, difícil es dar el ejemplo.

role model

(modelo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mi abuelo nació en la pobreza y llegó a ser doctor; es mi ejemplo a seguir.

My grandfather was born into poverty and became a doctor; he's my role model.

example of the use

(para ilustrar empleos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Los alumnos pidieron al maestro un ejemplo de uso del punto y coma.

The students asked the teacher for an example of the use of the semicolon.

lead by example

locución verbal (actuar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Un buen jefe debe liderar con el ejemplo.

A good boss must lead by example.

bad example

nombre masculino (mala influencia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Esos amigos borrachos son un mal ejemplo para él.

set an example

locución verbal (ser modelo a seguir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tienes que ponerle el ejemplo a tu hermano menor, él te admira mucho.

give an example

locución verbal (ejemplificar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

No entiendo tu explicación, ponme un ejemplo.

I don't understand your explanation, give me an example.

for example

expresión (introduce un ejemplo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Ponte bien guapo, por ejemplo, con traje y un pantalón elegante.

Dress up nicely, with an elegant suit jacket and trousers, for example.

for example

expresión (por decir algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Eran muy imprudentes; por poner un ejemplo, una vez se adentraron en un monte cuando ya oscurecía.

lead by example

locución verbal (actuar como se quiere educar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Lamentablemente, no todos los políticos predican con el ejemplo.

Unfortunately, not all politicians practice what they preach.

follow 's example

locución verbal (aprender de alguien)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Sigue el ejemplo de tu hermano mayor y llegarás muy lejos.

follow 's example

locución verbal (seguir conducta, actos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

América sigue el ejemplo de Europa en programas antidrogas.

serve as an example

locución verbal (lección)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

El tirano dijo que la decapitación del rebelde serviría de ejemplo a sus seguidores.

The tyrant proclaimed that the beheading of the rebel would serve as an example to his followers.

quite an example, a wonderful example, a fine example

locución nominal masculina (modelo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mi abuelo era todo un ejemplo de integridad.

My grandfather was a wonderful example of integrity.

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