arte
/ˈaʁ.t͡ʃi/
The English phrase 'art' is translated into Portuguese as arte.
arte refers to art, but it can also be used figuratively to mean a clever skill, a trick or a way of doing something, such as a arte de conversar (the art of conversing).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the arts in a general or academic sense, use the plural form as artes.
How do you pronounce it?
arte is pronounced /ˈaʁ.tʃi/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, parents often use arte to describe a child's mischief. If a child is 'fazendo arte', they are not painting a picture but are likely breaking something or creating a mess.
- The word arte shares its distant roots with the English word 'order', as both derive from the concept of arranging or fitting things together.
- In some Portuguese-speaking contexts, calling someone an artista can be a subtle way to call them a 'show-off' or someone who is being overly dramatic.
Examples in context
- O que é arte?What is art?Tatoeba #11695330 by ajdavidl, translation #1532239 by Spamster
- Ele ama a arte.He loves art.Tatoeba #3332533 by Ricardo14, translation #2858995 by Amastan
- Eu gosto de arte.I like art.Tatoeba #7498985 by Ricardo14, translation #2245930 by CK
- Adoro visitar galerias de arte e apreciar as diferentes formas de expressão artística.I love visiting art galleries and appreciating the various forms of artistic expression.
- Este café é um lugar incrível! A decoração reflete verdadeiramente a alma da arte.This café is an amazing place! The decoration truly reflects the soul of art.
- Vou fazer um curso de pintura para desenvolver minhas habilidades artísticas.I'm going to take a painting course to develop my artistic skills.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are visiting a gallery.
- FelipeEsta galeria tem muita arte moderna.This gallery has a lot of modern art.
- BeatrizEu prefiro a arte clássica, Felipe.I prefer classical art, Felipe.
- FelipeQual é a sua obra de arte favorita?What is your favorite piece of art?
- BeatrizEu adoro as pinturas de Monet.I love Monet's paintings.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry arte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
