Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
trazo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɾaθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounline
Example
Haz un trazo con el lápiz.
Draw a line with the pencil.
More examples
No borres ese trazo.
Don't erase that line.
Core concept
Visible pen or brush stroke that shows the maker's hand.
Common phrases
hacer un trazo
draw a line
borrar un trazo
erase a line
un trazo de lápiz
a pencil line
Similar words
línea: Straight or curved line indicating borders or shapes in diagrams or writing.
raya: Striped or streaky mark of color used as a pattern on a surface.
marca: Small impression left on a surface, like a smudge or stain.
garabato: Idle doodle or rough scribble made without intent to form an image.
Definition in Spanish
Línea visible que resulta del movimiento de un instrumento al escribir o dibujar, y por extensión el carácter o estilo de esa línea en la caligrafía o el dibujo.
Word origin
It comes from Latin tractus (past participle of trahere 'to pull, draw'), originally meaning 'a drawn track' and later used for a pen or brush stroke and the characteristic style of that stroke.
Usage tips
- In Spanish trazo often highlights the gesture or personality of the stroke rather than a generic line, so it appears in contexts about handwriting, drawing, and expressive strokes.