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    Pintorescas (en. Picturesque)

    /pin.toˈɾes.kas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to places, scenes, or landscapes that are visually attractive or stand out for their beauty.
    The views in the mountain are truly picturesque.
    Las vistas en la montaña son realmente pintorescas.
    Describes something that is exotic or unusual, arousing interest.
    The local market is full of picturesque shops.
    El mercado local está lleno de tiendas pintorescas.
    Indicates a character that seems taken from an artistic work, or that provokes a vivid impression.
    The houses in the village have a picturesque style.
    Las casas de la aldea tienen un estilo pintoresco.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'pintoresco', which comes from the Italian 'pittoresco', related to 'pittore' meaning painter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a picturesque landscape
    a landscape that is visually appealing.
    un paisaje pintoresco
    picturesque town
    a town that has features that make it attractive.
    pueblo pintoresco
    picturesque scene
    a place that offers a beautiful or interesting view.
    escenario pintoresco

    Related Words

    picturesque
    Having qualities that make it attractive or interesting.
    pintoresco
    painting
    Art of representing objects on a surface using pigments.
    pintura
    painter
    An artist who paints.
    pintor

    Slang Meanings

    Description of a fun or unusual situation.
    That party was so picturesque that I will never forget it.
    Esa fiesta fue tan pintoresca que nunca la olvidaré.
    Something that is 'Instagrammable' for its beauty.
    That café is very picturesque, perfect for photos.
    Ese café es muy pintoresco, perfecto para fotos.