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    Contornos (en. Contours)

    /konˈtoɾ.nos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Limit or edge of an object.
    The contour of the mountain was clearly visible at dawn.
    El contorno de la montaña se veía claramente al amanecer.
    General appearance or shape of something.
    The contours of the building are modern and attractive.
    Los contornos del edificio son modernos y atractivos.
    Perimeter or form in which something is presented.
    The artist focused on the contours of the human figure.
    La artista se centró en los contornos de la figura humana.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contornare', which means 'to surround or to limit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contours of reality
    The limits or characteristics of a specific situation.
    contornos de la realidad
    contours of the map
    The lines that mark geographic boundaries.
    contornos del mapa

    Related Words

    to outline
    To shape or define the contours of something.
    contornear
    contourist
    A person who draws or defines contours.
    contornista
    contoured
    Having defined or marked contours.
    contorneado

    Slang Meanings

    In art, it refers to a drawing style that emphasizes contours.
    That artist has a very contoured style in his works.
    Ese artista tiene un estilo muy contorneado en sus obras.
    Colloquial use to refer to a person's figure.
    Look at those contours, he is in great shape.
    Mira esos contornos, está muy en forma.