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What does ejemplar mean in English?

"Ejemplar" in Spanish can have a few different meanings in English, depending on the context:

1. Example/Specimen/Model: This is the most common meaning. It refers to something that serves as an example or illustration of a concept, category, or type.

* Ejemplo: "This painting is a good ejemplar of Impressionism." (This painting is a good example of Impressionism.)

* Specimen: "The museum has an ejemplar of a rare bird species." (The museum has a specimen of a rare bird species.)

* Model: "This car is a good ejemplar of Italian design." (This car is a good model of Italian design.)

2. Copy/Instance: In some contexts, "ejemplar" can also mean a single copy or instance of something.

* Copy: "I have two ejemplares of this book." (I have two copies of this book.)

* Instance: "This is a unique ejemplar of a lost painting." (This is a unique instance of a lost painting.)

3. Exemplary/Outstanding: In rare cases, "ejemplar" can also mean "exemplary" or "outstanding" in the sense of being a role model or setting a high standard.

* Exemplary: "He was an ejemplar student." (He was an exemplary student.)

* Outstanding: "Her performance was ejemplar." (Her performance was outstanding.)

It's always best to consider the context of the sentence to determine the most accurate English translation of "ejemplar."

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