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    Pintoresca (en. Picturesque)

    /pin.toˈɾes.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is visually appealing or evokes the beauty of a painting.
    The village has a picturesque landscape that attracts many tourists.
    El pueblo tiene un paisaje pintoresco que atrae a muchos turistas.
    Describes a scene that is especially picturesque or pleasant to the eye.
    The sunset was so picturesque that everyone took pictures.
    La puesta de sol era tan pintoresca que todos sacaron fotos.
    Used to refer to places that have a peculiar charm or beauty.
    The road was lined with picturesque houses and colorful flowers.
    El camino estaba lleno de casas pintorescas y flores de colores.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'pittoresco', which means 'having characteristics typical of a painting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    picturesque view
    A view that is surprisingly beautiful and visually appealing.
    pintoresca vista
    picturesque locality
    A place that has a special charm and attractiveness.
    pintoresca localidad
    picturesque scene
    A visual representation that is very attractive and worthy of being portrayed.
    escena pintoresca

    Related Words

    painting
    The action of representing something through the use of colors on a surface.
    pintura
    landscape
    A view of a natural or urban space that is often represented in works of art.
    paisaje
    art
    Creative expression through various mediums that seeks to convey emotions or ideas.
    arte

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is surprisingly visually attractive.
    That beach is so picturesque it looks like it’s straight out of a movie.
    Esa playa es tan pintoresca que parece sacada de una película.
    Refers to a situation that is particularly pretty or pleasant.
    The picnic in the park was picturesque and very relaxing.
    El picnic en el parque fue pintoresco y muy relajante.