dibujar
/dee-boo-HAR/
to draw
Dibujar can mean 'to draw,' like sketching a picture on paper.
dibujar(verb)
to draw
?creating an image with lines
to sketch
?making a quick or rough drawing
📝 In Action
Me gusta dibujar paisajes con lápiz.
A1I like to draw landscapes with a pencil.
Ella dibuja un retrato de su hermano.
A1She is drawing a portrait of her brother.
💡 Grammar Points
A perfect starter verb
This is a regular '-ar' verb. Once you learn the pattern for this word, you can conjugate thousands of other Spanish verbs just like it!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Draw vs. Design
Mistake: "Using 'diseñar' when you mean to draw a picture."
Correction: Use 'dibujar' for creating art with lines, and 'diseñar' for technical planning or fashion design.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about your hobbies
Combine 'dibujar' with 'gustar' to say you enjoy it: 'Me gusta dibujar' (I like to draw).
Dibujar also means 'to outline' or 'to depict' something in detail.
dibujar(verb)
to outline or depict
?describing something in detail
to take shape
?when something becomes visible or clear
📝 In Action
El informe dibuja una situación económica difícil.
B2The report outlines a difficult economic situation.
Una sonrisa se dibujó en su rostro.
B1A smile appeared on her face.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative language
When used figuratively, this word works just like 'sketching out' an idea in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Reflexive use
You will often see 'dibujarse' when talking about feelings or smiles appearing on someone's face.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dibujar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dibujar' to mean 'to sketch'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dibujar' a regular verb?
Yes, it is a completely regular -ar verb, making it very easy to conjugate in all tenses!
What is the difference between 'dibujar' and 'pintar'?
Generally, 'dibujar' refers to using lines (pencils, pens, charcoal), while 'pintar' refers to using colors and brushes (painting).