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    Contorno (en. Contour)

    /konˈtoɾ.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The line or shape that defines something.
    The contour of the figure was very well defined.
    El contorno de la figura era muy definido.
    The shape or silhouette of an object.
    Draw the contour of the mountain.
    Dibuja el contorno de la montaña.
    General aspect or appearance of something.
    The contour of his face is oval.
    El contorno de su rostro es ovalado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contornus', which means 'around' or 'around of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eye contour
    Area of skin around the eyes.
    contorno de ojos
    body contour
    General shape of the human body.
    contorno corporal
    contour of the table
    Visible edges of a table.
    contorno de la mesa

    Related Words

    silhouette
    Representation of the shape of an object or person, especially in a diagram.
    silueta
    line
    The line that delimits a space or shape.
    línea
    figure
    Graphical representation or shape of an object.
    figura

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to the appearance or shape that someone has.
    That girl has a very attractive contour.
    Esa chica tiene un contorno muy atractivo.
    Used to talk about someone's image or graphic on social media.
    Her contour on Instagram is very well done.
    Su contorno en Instagram está muy bien trabajado.