English–Spanish
“portrait” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈtɾato/
Example
Ella tiene un retrato de su familia.
She has a portrait of her family.
How to say “portrait” in Spanish
“Portrait” in Spanish is retrato.
A likeness of a person created by painting, sketching, or photography that captures facial expression.
Example sentences with retrato
En el museo hay un retrato del siglo XVIII.
In the museum there is an 18th-century portrait.
Tips for using retrato
- In writing and speech retrato can also mean a verbal or literary depiction of a person (a character sketch), so context decides whether it is visual or descriptive.