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    Busto (en. Bust)

    /ˈbustu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of the human body located between the neck and the waist.
    The bust of the statue was exquisitely carved.
    El busto de la estatua estaba exquisitamente tallado.
    Artistic model of the upper part of the human body.
    The artist created a bronze bust in honor of the philosopher.
    El artista creó un busto de bronce en honor al filósofo.
    In fashion, it refers to the measurement of the bust in women.
    She tried on a dress that accentuated her bust.
    Ella se probó un vestido que realzaba su busto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bustum', which referred to a place for the cremation of corpses, it gradually became associated with the human body.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a good bust
    To have a well-proportioned or attractive bust.
    tener un buen busto
    naked bust
    Reference to a bust that has no clothing.
    busto desnudo
    artistic bust
    A model or sculpture that represents the upper part of the human body.
    busto artístico

    Related Words

    torso
    Part of the human body that does not include limbs or head.
    torso
    chest
    Front area of the human torso, which includes the breasts in women.
    pecho
    sculpture
    The art of shaping figures, in this case a bust.
    escultura

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term for referring to breasts in some regions.
    She has an impressive bust.
    Ella tiene un busto impresionante.
    In some contexts, 'bust' can be used to refer to something expensive or of high quality.
    That car is a bust; it's worth a fortune.
    Ese coche es un busto, vale una fortuna.