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    Bustos (en. Busts)

    /ˈbus.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Artistic representations of the upper part of the human body.
    The museum has an impressive collection of busts of historical figures.
    El museo tiene una colección impresionante de bustos de figuras históricas.
    A sculptural work representing the head and shoulders of a person.
    The bust of the queen is displayed in the palace.
    El busto de la reina se exhibe en el palacio.
    Sculpture often used to honor famous people.
    The bust of a famous poet is located in the main square.
    El busto de un poeta famoso se encuentra en la plaza principal.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bustum', which means 'tomb' or 'grave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bust of a poet
    Sculpture representing a poet, generally placed in public places.
    busto de un poeta
    golden bust
    Valuable or representative sculpture of someone important.
    busto de oro

    Related Words

    sculpture
    Three-dimensional artwork made by a sculptor.
    escultura
    portrait
    Visual representation of a person, whether in painting or sculpture.
    retrato

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can colloquially refer to the part of the human body between the neck and shoulders.
    The model has impressive busts.
    La modelo tiene unos bustos impresionantes.
    Used in slang to refer to people who stand out for their physical presence.
    At the party, the busts caught a lot of attention.
    En la fiesta, los bustos llamaron mucho la atención.