artes
“artes” means “arts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
arts
Also: fine arts, liberal arts
📝 In Action
Las artes son esenciales para el desarrollo cultural de un país.
A2The arts are essential for a country's cultural development.
Estudió la historia de las artes en la universidad.
B1She studied the history of the arts at the university.
El museo exhibe obras maestras de las artes visuales.
B2The museum exhibits masterpieces of the visual arts.
skills, crafts
Also: techniques
📝 In Action
Él domina las artes de la pesca tradicional.
B1He masters the techniques of traditional fishing.
Practico artes marciales desde pequeño.
A2I have practiced martial arts since I was little.
Las artes de la guerra son un tema fascinante.
C1The arts of war (warfare skills) are a fascinating subject.
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Quick Quiz: artes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'artes' in the context of a practical skill or technique?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'ars' (meaning 'skill' or 'method'), which is why it can refer to both creative expression and practical techniques.
First recorded: 13th century (in its singular form 'arte')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'arte' sometimes masculine ('el arte') but 'artes' is feminine ('las artes')?
This is one of the tricky exceptions in Spanish! 'Arte' originally came into Spanish as feminine, but over time, people started using 'el' in the singular ('el arte') to avoid the awkward sound of 'la arte.' However, the plural form 'las artes' kept its original feminine status and is the standard way to say it.