dibújate
/dibuxate/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'draw yourself' is translated into Spanish as dibújate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word dibújate is a combination of the imperative verb dibuja (draw) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dibújate is the informal imperative (command) form used when speaking to a single person (tú). To tell a group of people to draw themselves, use the plural form dibújense.
How do you pronounce it?
/dibuxate/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, dibujar is used for both artistic drawing and the act of sketching a plan or design. However, if you are 'drawing' a sword or a gun, you would use desenvainar or sacar instead.
- In some Latin American regions, if you were addressing a group of people, you might hear dibújense (plural) instead of the Spanish Peninsular dibujaos.
- The placement of the accent mark in dibújate is mandatory because the command undergoes a stress shift when the pronoun is attached.
Examples in context
- Para el proyecto de arte, debe realizar un autorretrato.For the art project, you must draw a self-portrait.
- Vamos a hacer una actividad artística. ¡Dibújate como un superhéroe!Let's do an art activity. Draw yourself as a superhero!
- ¡Mira qué bien dibujaste! Haz un dibujo de ti mismo para enseñarme.Look at what a great drawing you made! Draw a picture of yourself to show me.
- Si eres artista, dibújate.If you are an artist, draw yourself.
- No te olvides de algo importante: dibújate.Don't forget something important: draw yourself.
- Usa el espejo y dibújate.Use the mirror and draw yourself.
Example conversation
An art teacher gives a task to a student.
- JavierHoy vamos a hacer un autorretrato.Today we are going to do a self-portrait.
- María¿Cómo empiezo, Javier?How do I start, Javier?
- JavierMira el espejo y dibújate.Look in the mirror and draw yourself.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo intentaré.All right, I will try it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
