El quadre
Example: El quadre de Picasso va ser exposat al museu recentment.
Definition
"El quadre" refers to a painting or picture, typically a work of art created on a flat surface such as canvas. It can also mean a framed image or photograph. For example, in "El quadre de Picasso va ser exposat al museu recentment," it indicates a specific painting displayed in a museum.
Etymology
The term "el quadre" comes from the Catalan word 'quadre,' which originally meant a frame or square. It derives from the Latin 'quadrare,' meaning 'to make square,' reflecting the common rectangular or square shape of paintings and pictures. Did you know? The word evolved to refer not only to frames but also to the artwork itself.
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"El quadre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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