Retratos (en. Portraits)

/re'tratos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Artistic representation of a person, usually depicting the face and shoulders.

The portrait of the queen was painted by a famous artist.

El retrato de la reina fue pintado por un famoso artista.

Image obtained through photography that captures a person's appearance.

Family portraits are displayed in the living room.

Los retratos familiares se exhiben en la sala de estar.

Description or verbal representation of a person.

The author made a portrait of his grandmother with his words.

El autor hizo un retrato de su abuela con sus palabras.

From Latin 'retractus', meaning 'to bring back or to call back'.

composite portrait

Verbal or written description of someone or something.

retrato hablado

to make a portrait

To create a visual representation of a person.

hacer un retrato

moving portrait

Capture of a person engaged in an activity or action.

retrato en movimiento

painting

Art of applying color to a surface.

pintura

photography

Art of capturing images using a device.

fotografía

imposition

Presentation, such as an image or figure.

imposición

A very flattering portrait.

That portrait is a true 'selfie' on paper.

Ese retrato es un verdadero 'selfie' en papel.

A photograph that shows someone in a fun way.

That photo is a portrait with a very funny filter.

Esa foto es un retrato con un filter muy gracioso.