Tallado (en. Carved)

/taˈjado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of shaping or sculpting a material.
The carving of wood requires a lot of skill.
El tallado de la madera requiere mucha destreza.
Object that has been made using this technique.
The stone carving of the monument is impressive.
El tallado en piedra del monumento es impresionante.
adjective
Having characteristics of an object that has been sculpted.
The carved vase was very decorative.
El tallado vaso era muy decorativo.

Etymology

From the verb 'to carve', which comes from the Latin 'taliare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hand-carved
Process of sculpting or shaping something using only hand tools.
tallado a mano
carved in relief
Sculpture technique that stands out from the base surface.
tallado en relieve

Related Words

carver
Person who is dedicated to carving or shaping materials.
tallador
carving
Action or effect of carving.
talla

Slang Meanings

Style or design that is very elaborate.
That piece of furniture has a carving that is pure art.
Ese mueble tiene un tallado que es pura arte.
Referring to something that has very fine details.
I love the carving of that jewel; it's very delicate.
Me encanta el tallado de esa joya; es muy delicado.