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    Lienzo (en. Canvas)

    /ˈljenjθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fabric (usually cotton or linen) prepared for painting.
    The artist is working on a large canvas.
    El artista está trabajando en un lienzo grande.
    A work of art painted on a canvas.
    The museum displays a famous canvas by Picasso.
    El museo exhibe un famoso lienzo de Picasso.
    Metaphor to refer to a blank situation or context that can be filled.
    Life is a blank canvas, ready to be painted with experiences.
    La vida es un lienzo en blanco, listo para ser pintado con experiencias.

    Etymology

    From the Latin "linteus", which means 'of linen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painter's canvas
    Fabric specifically used for painting.
    lienzo de pintor
    to sign the canvas
    To finish a work to give it a personal touch.
    firmar el lienzo

    Related Words

    painting
    The art of applying paint to a surface.
    pintura
    artist
    A person dedicated to creating art.
    artista
    work
    Artistic creation, such as a painting or sculpture.
    obra

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a project or idea that has begun.
    That project is just a canvas for now; it needs more detail.
    Ese proyecto es solo un lienzo por ahora, necesita más detalle.
    Used to describe a situation that is completely new.
    The new company is a blank canvas; everything is yet to be done.
    La nueva empresa es un lienzo blanco, todo está por hacerse.