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    Pinceles (en. Brushes)

    pin-se-les

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tools used to apply paint on surfaces.
    Brushes of different sizes allow for different effects in painting.
    Los pinceles de diferentes tamaños permiten lograr distintos efectos en la pintura.
    Instruments with bristles or hair at one end, used in fine arts.
    The artist chose natural bristle brushes for his work.
    El artista eligió pinceles de cerda natural para su obra.
    Utensils used in cosmetics to apply makeup.
    She uses makeup brushes for a more precise application.
    Ella utiliza pinceles de maquillaje para una aplicación más precisa.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'pincellus', a diminutive of 'pingere', which means to paint.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soft brushstrokes
    Technique of applying paint that results in a delicate finish.
    pinceladas suaves
    watercolor brush
    Brush specially designed for use with water-based paints.
    pincel de acuarela
    to give a stroke
    To add a touch or detail to a work.
    dar una pincelada
    to use the brush properly
    To apply paint correctly and technically.
    usar el pincel adecuadamente

    Related Words

    brush
    A similar utensil, but larger and with thicker bristles.
    brocha
    acrylics
    A type of paint that can be applied with brushes.
    acrilicos
    canvas
    A surface where one paints with brushes.
    canvas

    Slang Meanings

    Brush used for making graffiti.
    That artist uses special brushes for his graffiti.
    Ese artista usa pinceles especiales para sus grafitis.
    Very fine brush used in detail painting.
    I need a detail brush to finish this work.
    Necesito un pincel de detalle para terminar esta obra.