Spanish Conversation · Level 153
30 words
Spanish word
pictórico
Pronunciation
IPA/pikˈtoɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivepicturesque
Example
La escena era pictórica bajo la lluvia.
The scene was picturesque in the rain.
More examples
La calle se veía pictórica al caer la tarde.
The street looked picturesque as evening fell.
Core concept
A scene that looks like a painting with dramatic light and vivid colors.
Common phrases
calle pictórica
picturesque street
Similar words
bonito: Looks pleasant and familiar in everyday contexts.
pintoresco: Radiates a quaint, rustic charm suited to scenic streets or villages.
colorido: Features vivid, abundant color that immediately draws the eye.
artístico: Manifests clear artistic expression or deliberate aesthetic design.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que recuerda a una pintura por su color, luz, composición o efecto visual.
Word origin
From Latin pictor 'painter' plus the adjective-forming suffix -ico, meaning 'relating to a painting'.
Usage tips
- Pictórico is slightly literary and emphasizes a painting-like visual effect, while pintoresco more often means 'charmingly picturesque', and everyday praise usually uses bonito or hermoso.
Other meanings
- pictorialadjective
- painterlyadjective
Opposites
- mundanomundaneadjective
- comúncommonadjective