Siluetas (en. Silhouettes)

/siluˈetas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Dark outlines that show the shape of an object or a person.

The silhouettes of the trees were outlined against the sky at dusk.

Las siluetas de los árboles se recortaban contra el cielo al anochecer.

Drawings or representations that only show the outline of the figure.

The artist presented silhouettes in a unique exhibition.

El artista presentó siluetas en una exposición única.

An image or figure perceived in the absence of light.

The silhouettes of friends were visible in the dim light of the room.

Las siluetas de los amigos se veían en la penumbra del salón.

The word 'silueta' comes from the surname of the French economist Etienne de Silhouette, who was known for the shadows cut out to make portraits.

silhouettes at sunset

Images seen at dusk with soft light.

siluetas en el atardecer

trace silhouettes

To draw the outline of an object or figure.

trazar siluetas

urban silhouettes

Referring to the shapes and outlines seen in a city against the horizon.

siluetas urbanas

to silhouette

The act of drawing or showing the outline of something.

siluetear

illustration

A graphic representation that may include silhouettes.

ilustración

shadows

Dark projections that can form silhouettes.

sombras

Silhouettes in the fashion context.

This dress highlights the silhouettes a lot.

Este vestido resalta mucho las siluetas.

Referring to a person's physical appearance.

She has impressive silhouettes.

Ella tiene unas siluetas impresionantes.