English–Spanish

“painting” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopintura

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkwaðɾo/

Example

Ese cuadro es muy famoso.

That painting is very famous.

Illustration for cuadro (painting)

How to say “painting” in Spanish

“Painting” in Spanish is cuadro. cuadro can also mean “picture”.

Bounded visual unit such as a framed picture or a single panel.

Full entry for cuadro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cuadro

He decidido colgar un cuadro en la entrada.

I have decided to hang a painting in the entryway.

Tips for using cuadro

  • Cuadro appears in set phrases like cuadro clínico ('clinical picture') and cuadro sinóptico ('synoptic chart'), so check context before translating it as 'painting'.

Other Spanish words for “painting”

La pintura está en el museo.

The painting is in the museum.

Related English words

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