lámina artística
/lamina aɾtistika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'art print' is translated into Spanish as lámina artística.
An art print refers to a reproduction of an artwork printed on paper. In many contexts, such as art galleries or shops, the adjective artística is often dropped and the word lámina alone is used to mean an art print.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lámina literally refers to a thin sheet or plate, which in an artistic context denotes a printed sheet.
Which one should you use?
While lámina artística is a general term for an art print, grabado is often used specifically for prints made via engraving or etching techniques.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, 'art print' is referred to as estampa.
How do you pronounce it?
/lamina aɾtistika/
Did you know?
- While lámina describes a print in a gallery, it is also the standard word for an educational wall chart used in classrooms across Spain and Latin America.
- In a religious context, estampa refers specifically to the small, mass-produced prayer cards depicting saints or the Virgin Mary.
- The Latin root of lámina, 'lamina', originally described a thin plate or a scale, which is the same linguistic ancestor found in the English word 'lamina' used in biology and geology.
Examples in context
- Estoy interesado/a en comprar un grabado de una artista contemporánea.I'm interested in buying an art print from a contemporary artist.
- He encontrado una lámina de esta pintura en una tienda de antigüedades.I found an art print of this painting in an antique shop.
- Me encanta el arte popular mexicano y busco estampas del Día de los Muertos.I love Mexican folk art and I'm looking for art prints of the Day of the Dead.
- Esta tienda tiene una excelente colección de estampados de artistas contemporáneos.This shop has an excellent collection of art prints by contemporary artists.
- Compré una lámina artística para mi salón.I bought an art print for my living room.
- Esa lámina artística es muy colorida.That art print is very colorful.
- Busco una lámina artística de un paisaje.I am looking for an art print of a landscape.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in an art gallery.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta esta lámina artística, Sofía?Do you like this art print, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, es una lámina artística muy bonita.Yes, it is a very beautiful art print.
- AlejandroCreo que quedaría bien en mi casa.I think it would look good in my house.
- SofíaDeberías comprarla de inmediato.You should buy it immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lámina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
