How to Say "linen cloth" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “linen cloth” is “lienzo” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Compré un lienzo en blanco para empezar mi pintura.
I bought a blank canvas to start my painting.
El cuadro fue pintado al óleo sobre lienzo.
The picture was painted with oils on canvas.
El museo exhibe lienzos de los artistas más famosos.
The museum displays canvases by the most famous artists.
Always Masculine
The word 'lienzo' is always masculine, so you should always use 'el' or 'un' with it, regardless of the size of the canvas.
Canvas vs. Painting
Mistake: “Using 'lienzo' for every picture on a wall.”
Correction: Use 'cuadro' for a framed picture or the artwork as a whole; use 'lienzo' specifically for the fabric surface itself.
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