Homero (en. Homer)
/oˈmeɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Artist who paints, especially in a professional context.
The painter exhibited his works at the downtown gallery.
El homero exhibió sus obras en la galería del centro.
Person dedicated to the decoration of façades or indoor spaces using paint.
The neighborhood painter is known for his beautiful murals.
El homero del barrio es conocido por sus bellos murales.
Refers to a worker who paints buildings or structures.
The painter is busy painting the new skyscraper.
El homero está ocupado pintando el nuevo rascacielos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'humerus', which means shoulder, in reference to the action of painting on surfaces.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do a painting job
to carry out a painting job.
hacer un trabajo de homero
painter by trade
painter as a profession.
homero de oficio
Related Words
painting
Activity of applying color to a surface.
pintura
mural
Painting done on a wall or large surface.
mural
color
Visual element resulting from reflected light.
color
Slang Meanings
Homero, in a colloquial context, can refer to someone who takes care of minor painting tasks at home.
I'm going to call a painter to paint the living room.
Voy a llamar a un homero para que pinte la sala.
In some places, homero is used to describe someone with special skills to beautify spaces.
That painter can transform any place into a paradise.
Ese homero puede transformar cualquier lugar en un paraíso.