Dibujar (en. To draw)

/diˈβuxaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To graphically represent something on a surface.
She knows how to draw beautiful landscapes.
Ella sabe dibujar paisajes hermosos.
To make a sketch or an initial idea of something.
I am going to draw a sketch before starting the project.
Voy a dibujar un esquema antes de empezar el proyecto.
To create an image using lines and shadows.
Children enjoy drawing characters from their favorite cartoons.
Los niños disfrutan dibujar personajes de sus caricaturas favoritas.

Etymology

From Latin 'dibujo', meaning 'to trace with an instrument.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to draw by hand
To make a drawing without the use of technology or digital tools.
dibujar a mano
to draw lines
To trace straight or curved lines on a surface.
dibujar líneas
to draw attention
To capture someone's interest or gaze.
dibujar la atención

Related Words

drawing
A graphic representation of an object, person, or landscape done by hand.
dibujo
to illustrate
To accompany a text with images or drawings to clarify or enhance.
ilustrar

Slang Meanings

To make a doodle.
While I was on the phone, I couldn't help but doodle on the sheet.
Mientras hablaba por teléfono, no podía evitar dibujar un doodle en la hoja.
To draw scribbles.
Sometimes my mind wanders and I start drawing scribbles in my notebook.
A veces mi mente se distrae y empiezo a dibujar garabatos en mi cuaderno.