dibujo
/dee-BOO-ho/
drawing
A finished dibujo (drawing) of a sun.
dibujo(noun)
drawing
?A picture or image made with a pencil, pen, or charcoal.
,sketch
?A quick, rough drawing.
design
?The pattern or layout of something.
,cartoon
?A simple drawing, often humorous (less common than 'caricatura').
📝 In Action
Mi hija hizo un dibujo de un perro y me lo regaló.
A1My daughter made a drawing of a dog and gave it to me.
El arquitecto nos mostró el dibujo de la nueva casa.
A2The architect showed us the design/drawing of the new house.
Necesito un buen dibujo técnico para entender cómo funciona esta máquina.
B1I need a good technical drawing to understand how this machine works.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'dibujo' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it (e.g., 'el dibujo', 'un dibujo bonito').
⭐ Usage Tips
Drawing vs. Painting
Use 'dibujo' for things made with lines (pencil, pen). Use 'pintura' for things made with color/paint (brush, oil, watercolor).
The skill or act of dibujo (drawing).
dibujo(noun)
drawing
?The skill or act of creating a picture.
draftsmanship
?Skill in technical drawing.
📝 In Action
El dibujo es una de mis habilidades favoritas.
B1Drawing (the activity) is one of my favorite skills.
Tomó clases de dibujo para mejorar su técnica.
B2He took drawing classes to improve his technique.
When I say dibujo, I mean 'I draw' (first person singular).
dibujo(verb)
I draw
?First person singular, present tense of 'dibujar' (to draw).
,I am drawing
?Used for actions happening now, although 'estoy dibujando' is more common for the ongoing action.
📝 In Action
Yo dibujo muy bien los animales, pero las personas me cuestan.
A1I draw animals very well, but people are difficult for me.
Siempre dibujo antes de empezar a pintar.
A2I always draw before I start painting.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
The verb 'dibujar' is perfectly regular, meaning it follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -AR. Once you learn the pattern, you can conjugate hundreds of other verbs the same way!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo hago un dibujo' when you mean 'Yo dibujo' (I draw)."
Correction: While 'hacer un dibujo' (to make a drawing) is correct, remember 'dibujar' is the verb 'to draw.' Use 'Yo dibujo' for simplicity.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dibujo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'dibujo' as a noun (a thing)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'dibujo' y 'pintura'?
A 'dibujo' is usually a sketch or line art made with a pencil or pen. A 'pintura' is a painting made with color and brushes (like oil or watercolor).
How can I tell if 'dibujo' is the noun or the verb?
If it has 'el' or 'un' before it (El dibujo), it is the noun (the picture). If it is preceded by 'yo' (Yo dibujo), it is the verb (I draw).