Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
collage
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈlaʃ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncollage
Example
¿Has visto el collage que hice ayer?
Have you seen the collage that I made yesterday?
More examples
Voy a hacer un collage con fotos de viaje.
I'm going to make a collage with travel photos.
Core concept
A visual composition created by arranging and adhering fragments (paper, photos, or objects) into one integrated piece.
Common phrases
hacer un collage
make a collage
collage de fotos
photo collage
collage digital
digital collage
Similar words
composición: Arranges different visual elements on a surface to create a balanced picture or artwork.
montaje: Combines parts or materials to assemble a single work or a staged scene.
mosaico: Builds a picture or pattern by assembling many small pieces or tiles.
manualidad: Makes a simple decorative craft by hand from everyday materials.
Definition in Spanish
Técnica y obra consistente en disponer y adherir sobre un soporte fragmentos o piezas variadas —papel, fotos, telas u objetos— para lograr una composición visual integrada.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from French collage, ultimately from coller 'to glue', referring to the technique of creating an image by pasting fragments together.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly pairs collage with hacer, as in "hacer un collage", so the phrase is often used instead of a single verb form.