Ritrato (en. Portrait)

/ritˈrato/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of image that depicts a person or group of people.
This portrait shows my family.
Ang ritratong ito ay nagpapakita ng aking pamilya.
An artistic representation of a person's image, often focusing on the face.
Filipino poets often create portraits inspired by traditional culture.
Ang mga makatang Pilipino ay kadalasang gumagawa ng mga ritratong likha mula sa tradisyonal na kultura.
An old style of depicting human images often hung in homes.
In his house, there are portraits hanging from ancestors.
Sa kanyang tahanan, may mga ritratong nakasabit mula sa mga ninuno.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian word 'ritratto' meaning 'picture'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Family portrait
Image of all family members.
Ritrato ng pamilya
Wedding portrait
Image taken during a wedding ceremony.
Ritrato ng kasalan

Related Words

image
A general term for any type of image or visual representation.
larawan
painting
An art form that uses color to create representations of people or objects.
pintura

Slang Meanings

Picture or portrait
Our picture at the beach is super cute!
Ang ritrato namin sa beach ay napaka-cute!
Selfie
We took a selfie in front of the mirror.
Nag-ritrato kami sa harap ng salamin.
Snapshot
How are your snapshots from your trip?
Kumusta na ang mga ritrato mo sa travel mo?