pictórico
“pictórico” means “pictorial” in Spanish (relating to the art of painting).
pictorial
Also: vivid, artistic
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La técnica pictórica de Velázquez influyó en muchos artistas modernos.
B2Velázquez's painting technique influenced many modern artists.
El escritor nos regaló una descripción pictórica del campo español.
C1The writer gave us a vivid, painting-like description of the Spanish countryside.
Estamos visitando una exposición de la obra pictórica del siglo XIX.
B2We are visiting an exhibition of 19th-century paintings.
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From the Latin word 'pictus', which means 'painted'. It shares the same root as the English word 'picture'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pictórico' the same as 'pintoresco'?
Not exactly. 'Pictórico' means relating to the technical art of painting. 'Pintoresco' (picturesque) describes something that is charming or pretty enough to be in a painting, like a quaint village.
Is this a common word in daily conversation?
It's quite formal. You'll hear it in museums, art classes, or read it in literature, but you likely won't use it to describe your house being painted.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes! Just like other adjectives ending in -o, it becomes 'pictóricos' (masculine plural) or 'pictóricas' (feminine plural).