Dibujo (en. Drawing)
/diˈβuxo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A visual representation made on a surface using lines.
The drawing of the house was very detailed.
El dibujo de la casa fue muy detallado.
A diagram or plan that facilitates the understanding of an idea or concept.
The drawing of the map helped understand the route.
El dibujo del mapa ayudó a entender el recorrido.
The art of creating images on a surface.
I have always liked drawing as a form of expression.
Siempre me ha gustado el dibujo como forma de expresión.
Etymology
From Latin 'delineare', which means to trace or draw.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a drawing
To create or produce a drawing.
dar un dibujo
cartoon
A series of moving images, typically for entertainment.
dibujo animado
technical drawings
Graphic representations used in engineering and architecture.
dibujos técnicos
Related Words
illustration
Graphic representation that accompanies a text.
ilustración
brush
Tool used to apply paint or ink in drawing.
pincel
sketch
Preliminary drawing that serves as a basis for a final work.
boceto
Slang Meanings
Quick and detail-free drawing.
He made a drawing of the scene in five minutes.
Hizo un dibujo de la escena en cinco minutos.
Exaggerated representation of something.
His friend's drawing always makes him look funnier.
El dibujo de su amigo siempre lo hace ver más gracioso.