The Present Tense of Imprimir is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Imprimo un documento. (I print a document.)

Imprimir is a regular -ir verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Imprimir (to print) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Imprimir generally means to print, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To print: This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of producing a physical copy of a digital document or image onto paper using a printer. For example, Yo imprimo el archivo PDF. (I print the PDF file.)

To impart or instill: In a figurative sense, imprimir can mean to impart or instill something, often referring to leaving a lasting impression or mark. For example, El profesor imprime valores en sus estudiantes. (The teacher instills values in his students.)

To stamp or emboss: Imprimir can also refer to the action of stamping or embossing a design or pattern onto a surface. For example, La fábrica imprime su logo en los productos. (The factory stamps its logo on the products.)

To give momentum or force (colloquial): In some colloquial contexts, imprimir can mean to give momentum or force to something, often in a physical sense. For example, Imprimo fuerza al saltar. (I put force into my jump.)

To move quickly (colloquial): In informal speech, imprimir can also mean to move or go quickly, often with a sense of urgency or determination. For example, Imprimimos hacia la salida. (We hurried towards the exit.)

Examples

Examples of Imprimir in the Present Tense

Cada mañana imprimo los documentos importantes para el trabajo. (Every morning I print the important documents for work.)

Mi hermana imprime sus fotos favoritas para colgarlas en la pared. (My sister prints her favorite photos to hang them on the wall.)

En la oficina, imprimimos los informes semanales todos los viernes. (At the office, we print the weekly reports every Friday.)

¿Imprimís los boletos de avión o prefieres llevarlos en tu celular? (Do you print the plane tickets or do you prefer to have them on your phone?)

Los estudiantes imprimen sus trabajos antes de entregarlos al profesor. (The students print their assignments before handing them in to the teacher.)

Para ahorrar papel, imprimo a doble cara cuando es posible. (To save paper, I print double-sided when possible.)

En la biblioteca, imprimes tus documentos por una pequeña tarifa. (At the library, you print your documents for a small fee.)

Mi amigo imprime sus propios diseños en camisetas y las vende en línea. (My friend prints his own designs on t-shirts and sells them online.)

Antes de viajar, imprimimos los boletos y las reservaciones de hotel. (Before traveling, we print the tickets and hotel reservations.)

¿Imprimís el menú del restaurante o prefieres verlo en tu teléfono? (Do you print the restaurant menu or do you prefer to see it on your phone?)

Los artistas imprimen sus obras de arte en lienzos de alta calidad. (Artists print their artworks on high-quality canvases.)

En la escuela, imprimimos los materiales educativos para los estudiantes. (At school, we print educational materials for the students.)

Mi mamá imprime recetas de cocina de internet para probarlas en casa. (My mom prints cooking recipes from the internet to try them at home.)

Cuando imprimes un documento, asegúrate de revisar la configuración de impresión. (When you print a document, make sure to check the print settings.)

Los diseñadores gráficos imprimen muestras de su trabajo para presentarlas a los clientes. (Graphic designers print samples of their work to present to clients.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Imprimir (to print) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.