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    Pintorescos (en. Picturesque)

    /pin.to.ˈɾes.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to landscapes or scenes that are visually appealing and evocative.
    The village is picturesque, with vividly colored houses.
    El pueblo es pintoresco, con casas de colores vibrantes.
    It applies to places that have a special charm and draw attention for their beauty.
    We visited a picturesque garden filled with exotic flowers.
    Visitamos un jardín pintoresco lleno de flores exóticas.
    It describes something that is curious and captures the imagination.
    The depiction of the market in the painting is very picturesque.
    La representación del mercado en la pintura es muy pintoresca.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'pintoresco', from Italian 'pittoresco', meaning 'worthy of being painted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    picturesque village
    A village that is very visually attractive.
    pueblo pintoresco
    picturesque setting
    A landscape or environment that is especially appealing.
    escenario pintoresco
    picturesque life
    A way of life that is visually intriguing or curious.
    vida pintoresca

    Related Words

    to paint
    To apply color onto a surface.
    pintar
    painting
    The art of representing images through colors.
    pintura
    picturesque
    Attractive or worthy of being painted.
    pintoresco

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe something that draws a lot of attention for its beauty.
    That street is so picturesque that it looks like it’s from a movie.
    Esa calle es tan pintoresca que parece sacada de una película.
    A place that is ideal for taking photos.
    That café has such a picturesque atmosphere, perfect for Instagram.
    Ese café tiene un ambiente tan pintoresco, perfecto para Instagram.