English–Spanish
“bust” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbusto/
Example
En la plaza hay un busto de un poeta famoso.
There is a bust of a famous poet in the square.
How to say “bust” in Spanish
“Bust” in Spanish is busto.
Half-length portrait in marble or bronze mounted on a plinth.
Example sentences with busto
Durante la visita vimos un busto expuesto junto a otras esculturas.
During the visit we saw a bust displayed alongside other sculptures.
Tips for using busto
- Spanish 'busto' does not carry the English senses of 'bust' meaning arrest or failure, and for bra or clothing size Spanish uses 'talla de sujetador' or 'medida del busto'.