Spanish word

boceto

Pronunciation

IPA/boˈθeto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsketch

Example

Mira este boceto.

Look at this sketch.

Illustration for boceto (sketch)

More examples

Mostró el boceto durante la presentación.

He showed the sketch during the presentation.

Core concept

Simple unfinished drawing that conveys an idea without fine detail.

Common phrases

  • mostrar un boceto

    show a sketch

  • presentar un boceto

    submit a sketch

  • tener un boceto

    have a sketch

Similar words

dibujo: Hand-drawn image or picture made with lines, shading, or color.
bosquejo: Rough preliminary underdrawing that loosely lays out an artwork's composition.
croquis: Quick plan-like sketch showing positions and spatial relationships of buildings or land.
esbozo: Loose drafted outline that gives shape to an idea with broad, simple strokes.

Definition in Spanish

Representación rápida y provisional de una idea en forma de dibujo o esquema, sin detalles acabados.

Word origin

Derived from Italian bozzetto, from bozzo 'coarse lump', the Spanish term designates a short provisional pictorial representation used to test composition.

Usage tips

  • When discussing progress in art or design, hacer un boceto marks an early stage, while borrador or esquema are more common for written drafts.

Other meanings

  • draftnoun

Opposites

  • versión finalfinal versionnoun

Related words

  • bocetistasketch artistnoun

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