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    Garabato (en. Scribble)

    /ɡaɾaˈβato/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A careless stroke or drawing, usually without proportions or clarity.
    The child made a scribble in his notebook.
    El niño hizo un garabato en su cuaderno.
    A type of handwriting or script that is difficult to read.
    His signature is a scribble that no one can decipher.
    Su firma es un garabato que nadie puede descifrar.
    A quick sketch or outline that lacks precision.
    The artist left a scribble in the corner of the page.
    El artista dejó un garabato en la esquina de la página.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, possibly derived from 'garabat', an ancient form of 'garabato', related to 'garabatear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a scribble
    To make a quick or carefree drawing.
    hacer un garabato
    incomprehensible scribble
    A text or handwriting that cannot be understood.
    garabato incomprensible
    artistic scribble
    A creative stroke without a search for perfection.
    garabato artístico

    Related Words

    to scribble
    To write or draw in a hurried or careless manner.
    garabatear
    drawing
    Graphical representation of an object or idea.
    dibujo
    writing
    The act of forming letters and words on a medium.
    escritura

    Slang Meanings

    A drawing that is not taken seriously.
    What he did in art class was just a scribble.
    Lo que hizo en la clase de arte fue solo un garabato.
    A quick and messy handwriting.
    When I'm in a hurry, my handwriting becomes a scribble.
    Cuando estoy apurado, mi escritura se convierte en un garabato.