abstrato
/absˈtɾa.tu/
The English word 'abstract' is translated into Portuguese as abstrato.
The adjective abstrato is used to describe things that are apart from practice or reality, rather than being concrete. It is specifically used when referring to an abstract in the context of an artwork, such as a painting or sculpture.
Meaning: apart from practice or reality, not concrete (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, abstrato must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing to abstrata for feminine nouns. The adjective abstrato changes to abstratos when modifying masculine plural nouns and abstratas when modifying feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /absˈtɾa.tu/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word abstrair is the verb form of abstrato. It is frequently used colloquially to mean 'to zone out' or to lose focus on one's surroundings.
- While abstrato describes art, the Portuguese word for a summary at the start of an academic paper is resumo. Using abstrato in this academic context is often seen as an anglicism.
- The root of abstrato comes from the Latin trahō, which means 'to pull' or 'to draw'. To make something abstrato was literally to 'pull it away' from the concrete.
Examples in context
- O Expressionismo Abstrato é uma arte que mostra emoções e ideias através de formas não representativas.Abstract Expressionism is art that shows emotions and ideas through non-representational forms.This sentence shows the use of abstrato in the context of art.Tatoeba #12411751 by Cangarejo, translation #12411750 by Cangarejo
- De facto, foi o quadro de Dove, "Moinho de Farinha II", que inspirou Sam Gilliam, outro pintor abstrato popular, a criar uma obra especificamente para a escadaria principal do museu, a tempo do seu 90º aniversário.In fact it was Dove's painting, "Flour Mill II" that inspired another popular abstract painter, Sam Gilliam, to create a site-specific work for the museum's main stairwell, in time for its 90th anniversary.This sentence uses abstrato to describe a painter.Tatoeba #12305639 by Cangarejo, translation #12305637 by Cangarejo
- O resumo do artigo ofereceu uma visão geral dos principais resultados da pesquisa.The abstract of the article provided an overview of the main research findings.
- A exposição apresentou uma coleção notável de obras de arte abstratas.The exhibition showcased a remarkable collection of abstract artworks.
- O problema era muito conceitual e difícil de visualizar.The problem was very abstract and hard to visualize.
- A pintura transmite uma sensação de abstração e liberdade.The painting conveys a sense of abstraction and freedom.
- O conceito de felicidade é muito abstrato.The concept of happiness is very abstract.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are discussing a philosophy book.
- GabrielAcho que este capítulo é muito abstrato.I think this chapter is very abstract.
- MarianaConcordo, Gabriel. É difícil de imaginar.I agree, Gabriel. It is hard to imagine.
- GabrielPrecisamos de um exemplo mais concreto.We need a more concrete example.
- MarianaVou tentar encontrar um no livro.I will try to find one in the book.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abstract” translations and entries abstrato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abstrato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
