Ilustramos

Ilustramos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb ilustrar. In English, it translates as “we illustrate” and is used to describe actions that involve adding images to accompany text, clarifying ideas, or presenting information in a visual way. The sense can be literal, referring to drawing or decorating, or figurative, referring to explaining concepts with examples.

The verb ilustar comes from Latin illustrare, meaning to make clear or to illuminate. It is cognate with related terms in other Romance languages, such as ilustrar in Portuguese and illustrare in Italian. The core idea across these languages is to enhance understanding by providing visual or explanatory support.

Conjugation in the present indicative is: yo ilustro, tú ilustras, él/ella/usted ilustra, nosotros/as ilustramos, vosotros/as ilustráis, ellos/as ilustran. This form is commonly found in academic, journalistic, and creative contexts where authors describe the act of adding illustrations or using visuals to clarify content.

Common uses include: “ilustramos el informe con gráficos” (we illustrate the report with graphics), “ilustrar conceptos difíciles” (to illustrate difficult concepts), and “ilustramos una escena en el libro” (we illustrate a scene in the book). The term also appears in instruction and media to denote the collaborative creation of visual explanations.

Related terms include ilustración (illustration), ilustrador/ilustradora (illustrator), and the broader idea of clarifying information through imagery or examples.