Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
dibujar
Pronunciation
IPA/diβuˈxaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdraw
Example
¿Puedes dibujar un perro?
Can you draw a dog?
More examples
Cuando tengo tiempo, me gusta dibujar paisajes.
When I have time, I like to draw landscapes.
Core concept
Drawing an outline of a face.
Common phrases
aprender a dibujar
learn how to draw
dibujar a mano alzada
draw freehand
dibujar un boceto
draw a sketch
Similar words
pintar: Applies paint or pigment to a surface to add color or finish an image.
trazar: Traces lines to define a shape or contour.
esbozar: Sketches quickly with loose lines to capture the overall form.
colorear: Fills enclosed areas or shapes with color to complete a drawing.
Definition in Spanish
Trazar líneas o formas sobre una superficie para representar la apariencia de algo o los rasgos de un objeto, persona o escena.
Word origin
Derived from Old Spanish dibuxar, itself developed from a Latin-root verb for depicting, and this core sense persists in modern dibujar.
Usage tips
- Can be literal or figurative: dibujar often means to outline or depict something in broad strokes (e.g., dibujar un plan or dibujar un personaje) rather than to paint.