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"Lienzo" is a noun which is often translated as "canvas", and "pincel" is a noun which is often translated as "paintbrush". Learn more about the difference between "lienzo" and "pincel" below.
el lienzo(
lyehn
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. canvas
Compré un lienzo para usar en mi clase de pintura.I bought a canvas to use in my painting class.
a. painting
El museo local tiene un lienzo de Botero en la colección de pintura Latinoamericana.The local museum has a Botero painting as part of its Latin American art collection.
3. (material)
a. linen
Compré un juego de sábanas de lienzo azul para la habitación de huéspedes.I bought a set of blue linen sheets for the guest bedroom.
4. (clothing)
a. handkerchief
Mi abuelo siempre llevaba un lienzo dentro del bolsillo de su chaqueta.My grandfather always carried a handkerchief inside his coat jacket pocket.
a. stretch
El lienzo de muralla a la entrada de la ciudad antigua fue restaurado recientemente.The stretch of wall at the entrance of the old city was recently restored.
el pincel(
peen
-
sehl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (tool)
a. paintbrush (art)
El artista usó un pincel pequeño para finalizar el cuadro.The artist used a small paintbrush to finish the painting.
b. brush
¿Por qué no te compras un buen pincel de maquillaje?Why don't you buy yourself a good makeup brush?
