dibújate
/dibuxate/from spelling rules
To say "draw a picture of yourself" in Spanish, you use dibújate.
To create a visual representation of one's own likeness using a drawing tool.
What does it mean word for word?
dibújate is a combination of the imperative verb dibujar (to draw) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
Which one should you use?
You can also use the phrases Dibuja un retrato tuyo or Haz un dibujo de ti mismo to express the same idea informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to someone using the formal usted instead of the informal tú, you should use dibújese instead of dibújate.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibuxate/
Did you know?
- In some artistic contexts, dibujarse can describe a person's physical features appearing clearly or sharply, as if they were drawn. A person might be described as bien dibujado if they have a very defined or athletic physique.
- The Spanish word for 'sketch', boceto, is often used interchangeably with dibujo when talking about a quick self-portrait. Interestingly, boceto shares a conceptual root with the Italian bozzetto, used in Renaissance sculpture.
- While dibújate is the standard command, in certain parts of Spain, you might hear people use the pronoun 'vosotros' to say dibujaos when speaking to a group of friends.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿podría dibujar un retrato suyo?Excuse me, could you draw a portrait of yourself?
- Oye, ¿puedes hacer un dibujo de ti mismo?Hey, can you draw a picture of yourself?
- Dibújate en el cuaderno.Draw a picture of yourself in the notebook.
- Si quieres, dibújate rápidamente.If you want, draw a picture of yourself quickly.
- No te olvides: dibújate.Don't forget: draw a picture of yourself.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in an art class.
- JavierMaría, dibújate en esta hoja.María, draw a picture of yourself on this sheet.
- MaríaEstá bien, pero no sé dibujar.Okay, but I don't know how to draw.
- JavierNo importa, solo haz un boceto.It doesn't matter, just make a sketch.
- MaríaVale, voy a intentarlo ahora.Alright, I am going to try it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
