escultura
/eskulˈtuɾa/feminine
The English word sculpture is translated into Spanish as escultura.
Escultura is the general term for sculpture widely used across Spanish-speaking countries. It can refer to both a single specific piece of art and the discipline of sculpture as an art form. Obra esculpida is a phrase that emphasizes the creation aspect of the sculpture. Pieza de escultura is a phrase used to highlight the individual piece itself. Estatua is a word commonly used in everyday language to refer to statues and sculptures. Figura can refer to any three-dimensional representation, including sculptures.
Meaning: work of art created by sculpting (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of escultura is esculturas.
How do you pronounce it?
/eskulˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- The word escultura comes from the Latin exsculpō, where the prefix ex- implies taking something out or carving it away from a block.
- While an English speaker might say 'a sculpture of a lion', a Spanish speaker might use the diminutive esculturita to describe a small, charming figurine, adding a layer of affection to the object.
- The verb esculpir is used not only for stone and clay but also metaphorically to describe the act of shaping a person's character or a political ideology.
Examples in context
- Quiero una escultura.I want a sculpture.This sentence shows how to express a desire for a sculpture using escultura.Tatoeba #9472060 by ignacio, translation #9472055 by DJ_Saidez
- David tiene un apasionado interés por la estética – las cualidades en un cuadro, una escultura, una composición musical o un poema que la hacen agradables al ojo, al oído o a la mente.David has a keen interest in aesthetics the qualities that make a painting, sculpture, musical composition, or poem pleasing to the eye, ear, or mind.This sentence uses escultura within a discussion about aesthetics.Tatoeba #1713018 by marcelostockle, translation #1907 by steverules123
- La escultura es un arte superior.Sculpture is a higher art.This sentence uses escultura to describe sculpture as a higher art.Tatoeba #11472507 by carlosalberto, translation #11472495 by carlosalberto
- Hay una escultura en el museoThere is a sculpture in the museum.
- Esta pieza de escultura es impresionanteThis sculpture piece is impressive.
- ¡Qué bonita estatua! ¿Quién la hizo?What a beautiful statue! Who made it?
- Me gusta esa figura tallada en maderaI like that wooden carved figure.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple visits an art museum.
- María¿Viste esa escultura de mármol?Did you see that marble sculpture?
- DanielSí, es una escultura muy impresionante.Yes, it is a very impressive sculpture.
- MaríaDaniel, el artista es un genio.Daniel, the artist is a genius.
- DanielTienes razón, María, es magnífica.You're right, María, it is magnificent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sculpture” translations and entries escultura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escultura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
