Caballete (en. Easel)

/ka.ba.'ʎe.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Structure that serves as support for canvases, drawings, or drawing boards.

Example Sentence: He placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

Colocó el lienzo sobre el caballete antes de empezar a pintar.

Definition: Elevated part that forms at one end of a rooftop or roof.

Example Sentence: The roof easel allows water to roll off to the sides.

El caballete del tejado permite que el agua ruede hacia los lados.

Definition: Device used in construction to support materials or temporary structures.

Example Sentence: Carpenters used easels to keep the boards in place.

Los carpinteros usaban caballetes para mantener las tablas en su lugar.

Etymology/Origin: From the term 'easel', which comes from the Latin 'capitale', related to the shape of a head or main part.

Common Phrase: to be on the easel

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in a lifting position or advantage over others.

estar en el caballete

Common Phrase: wooden easel

Common Phrase Meaning: Easel made of wood, commonly used by painters.

caballete de madera

Common Phrase: drawing easel

Common Phrase Meaning: Specific easel for drawing or painting.

caballete de dibujo

Related Word: painting

Related Word Description: The art of creating works through the application of pigment.

pintura

Related Word: artist

Related Word Description: A person who is dedicated to the arts, especially painting.

artista

Related Word: roof

Related Word Description: The upper part of a room that covers the interior space.

techo

Slang Meaning: Term used in painter's slang to refer to a moment of inspiration.

Slang Example: When I see the canvas, I feel like the easel is screaming at me to paint.

Cuando veo el lienzo, siento que el caballete me grita que pinte.

Slang Meaning: Expression to indicate that someone is in a high or privileged place.

Slang Example: That opportunity is an easel for your career.

Esa oportunidad es un caballete para tu carrera.