Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
grafismo
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾaˈfismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounhandwriting
Example
El experto comparó el grafismo con otras muestras.
The expert compared the handwriting with other samples.
More examples
Prefiero escribir a mano porque me gusta mi grafismo.
I prefer to write by hand because I like my handwriting.
Core concept
Distinct pattern of letter strokes that identifies a person's handwriting.
Common phrases
el grafismo de la firma
signature handwriting
grafismo claro
clear handwriting
grafismo personal
personal handwriting
Similar words
letra: Precise shape and contour of a single letter as written by hand that defines the letter's form.
escritura: General look, rhythm, and spacing of someone's handwritten text that reflects their habitual hand.
firma: Characteristic way a person signs their name that functions as a personal signature.
Definition in Spanish
Manera particular de trazar letras y signos que caracteriza la escritura individual.
Word origin
The word derives from Greek graph- 'write' plus the suffix -ismo and denotes a distinctive manner of tracing letters.
Usage tips
- The term is chiefly technical in contexts like forensic analysis or paleography, and native speakers use letra or caligrafía for everyday talk about how someone writes.
Opposites
- mecanografíatypingnoun
Related words
- grafíascriptnoun
- grafológicographologicaladjective