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"Croquis" is a noun which is often translated as "sketch", and "boceto" is a noun which is also often translated as "sketch". Learn more about the difference between "croquis" and "boceto" below.
el croquis(
kroh
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kees
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sketch
El libro de texto incluye un croquis del funcionamiento de una polea.The textbook includes a sketch of how a pulley works.
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el boceto(
boh
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seh
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toh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sketch
El boceto original fue realizado con lápiz.The original sketch was drawn in pencil.
a. outline
El primer paso es hacer un boceto del ensayo.The first step is to draft an outline of the essay.
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