acuarela
/akwaɾela/from spelling rules
The English word "watercolor" is translated into Spanish as acuarela.
Acuarela refers to the medium of painting with pigments mixed with water, and it can also refer to a single painting created using that medium. If you wish to refer to a person who paints, the word is pintor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, acuarela is the common term for watercolor. In Argentina, some artists may use the term aguada to specifically describe the technique of using transparent watercolors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form acuarelas is used when referring to multiple watercolor paintings.
How do you pronounce it?
/akwaɾela/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for etching is aguafuerte, which literally translates to 'strong water'.
- The Spanish word acuarela shares the same Latin root as the English word 'aquarium', as both are linked to the concept of water.
- In some artistic contexts, acuarela is used as an adjective to describe colors that bleed or look translucent.
Examples in context
- Mi esposa pinta acuarelas.My wife paints watercolor paintings.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the form acuarela when discussing someone who paints.Tatoeba #1619903 by marcelostockle, translation #11275653 by Luornu
- Esta acuarela es muy bonita.This watercolor is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are in an art supply store.
- Sofía¿Te gusta esta acuarela, Daniel?Do you like this watercolor, Daniel?
- DanielSí, es un color excelente.Yes, it is an excellent color.
- SofíaVoy a llevarla para mi clase.I am going to take it for my class.
- DanielBuena idea, Sofía.Good idea, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acuarela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
