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How to Say "artwork" in Spanish

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cuadros

KWAH-drosˈkwaðɾos

nounA1general
Use 'cuadros' when referring to paintings, especially framed ones that are hung on walls, as a general term for artistic paintings.
A simple, brightly colored wall featuring three distinct framed paintings hanging evenly.

Examples

La galería de arte exhibe una colección impresionante de cuadros modernos.

The art gallery exhibits an impressive collection of modern paintings.

Compramos unos cuadros muy bonitos para decorar la sala.

We bought some very beautiful paintings to decorate the living room.

El museo exhibe cuadros del siglo dieciocho.

The museum exhibits pictures from the eighteenth century.

Masculine Plural

Remember that 'cuadros' is the plural of 'el cuadro,' so it is always masculine and requires masculine articles ('los') and adjectives ('bonitos').

ilustración

nounA2general
Use 'ilustración' for a visual representation, typically found in books, magazines, or digital media, that explains or decorates the text.

Examples

El libro de cuentos infantiles venía con una ilustración colorida en cada página.

The children's storybook came with a colorful illustration on each page.

Paintings vs. Illustrations

Learners often confuse 'cuadros' and 'ilustración'. Remember that 'cuadros' specifically refers to paintings, often framed, while 'ilustración' is used for drawings or images that accompany text, like in a book.

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