dibujo
/diˈbuxo/
The English phrase "I draw" is translated into Spanish as dibujo.
The word dibujo is used to express the action of creating a picture with a pen or pencil in the first-person singular present tense. Additionally, dibujo can function as a noun meaning "a drawing" or "drawing".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dibujo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb dibujar.
How do you pronounce it?
/diˈbuxo/
Did you know?
- The word dibujo is not used for all types of 'drawing'. To 'draw' a sword or 'draw' a conclusion requires entirely different verbs like sacar or deducir.
- In Spanish, the word dibujo is used to refer to a 'cartoon' or 'animated film'. If a child says they are watching dibujos, they are talking about animation rather than a person sketching.
- In the textile and fashion world, dibujo refers to the 'pattern' or 'design' of a fabric. A speaker might discuss the dibujo of a garment without mentioning any actual art tools.
Examples in context
- ¿Te hago un dibujo?Shall I draw you a picture?This sentence shows how to use dibujo when offering to draw something for someone.Tatoeba #5728772 by albrusgher, translation #3308261 by CK
- Dibujo casi todos los días.I draw almost every day.This sentence shows how to use dibujo to describe a regular habit of drawing.Tatoeba #2046464 by wiichi, translation #1740241 by Amastan
- En mi tiempo libre, yo dibujo paisajes hermosos.In my free time, I draw beautiful landscapes.
- ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? Yo dibujo.What do you do in your free time? I draw.
- Me encanta pintar retratos de mis amigos.I love drawing portraits of my friends.
- Yo dibujo paisajes con lápiz.I draw landscapes with a pencil.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their hobbies.
- SofíaMe gusta mucho el arte. Yo dibujo.I like art a lot. I draw.
- Javier¿Qué cosas dibujas, Sofía?What things do you draw, Sofía?
- SofíaDibujo animales y personas.I draw animals and people.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Me gustaría verlo.That's great! I would like to see it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dibujo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
