What does ilustre in Spanish mean?

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

The word ilustre in Spanish means distinguished, illustrious, distinguished, illustrate, illustrate, educate yourself, enlighten, instruct, teach. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ilustre

distinguished

adjetivo (célebre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le gustaba leer biografías de personajes ilustres.
She liked reading biographies about distinguished figures.

illustrious

adjetivo (de origen distinguido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Su origen ilustre le ha abierto muchas puertas.
His illustrious origin has opened many doors for him.

distinguished

adjetivo (título de dignidad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El Ilustre Colegio de Médicos de Valencia tiene el honor de invitarle a una recepción el viernes a las 20 horas.
The illustrious Medical Association of Valencia is honored to invite you to a reception this Friday at 8:00 p.m.

illustrate

verbo transitivo (añadir dibujos a un texto) (book: provide art work)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le encargaron ilustrar un libro para niños.
They requested him to illustrate a children's book.

illustrate

verbo transitivo (esclarecer un asunto) (exemplify)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ilustró sus teorías con ejemplos muy sencillos.
He illustrated his theories with very simple examples.

educate yourself

verbo pronominal (instruirse)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Fue a la universidad para ilustrarse y tener más conocimientos.
He went to the university to educate himself and gain more knowledge.

enlighten

verbo transitivo (dar luz al entendimiento)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ilustraba a sus pupilos con sus teorías filosóficas.
He enlightened his pupils with his philosophical theories.

instruct, teach

verbo transitivo (instruir, enseñar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Es un maestro famoso que ilustró a varias generaciones de jóvenes.
He's a very famous teacher, who instructed (or: taught) several generations of young people.

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