Caligrafía (en. Calligraphy)
/kal.iˈɡɾa.fi.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Aesthetic appearance of handwriting.
The calligraphy of that letter is impressive.
La caligrafía de esa carta es impresionante.
Technique of writing with great care and style.
He studied calligraphy to improve his handwriting.
Estudió caligrafía para mejorar su letra.
An artistic form of writing, often used in invitations or important documents.
The artist worked on the calligraphy for the wedding.
El artista trabajó en la caligrafía para la boda.
Etymology
From the Greek 'kalligrafía', which means 'beautiful writing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Artistic calligraphy
A style of calligraphy primarily used in works of art.
caligrafía artística
English calligraphy
A style of calligraphy that originated in England, characterized by its elegance.
caligrafía inglesa
Calligraphy paper
Paper specifically designed for writing with calligraphy.
papel de caligrafía
Related Words
Scribe
A person who is dedicated to writing or copying documents.
escribano
Font
Style or typeface used in writing or printing.
fuente
Ink
Liquid substance used for writing or printing.
tinta
Slang Meanings
Stylish writing
The girl has very cool calligraphy, it looks like art.
La chica tiene una caligrafía muy cool, parece arte.
Fast and messy calligraphy
I wrote so quickly that my handwriting looks like a doctor's.
Escribí tan rápido que mi caligrafía parece de doctor.