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"Manualidades" is a form of "manualidades", a plural noun which is often translated as "arts and crafts". "Plástica" is a form of "plástica", a noun which is often translated as "plastic arts". Learn more about the difference between "manualidades" and "plástica" below.
las manualidades(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (education)
a. arts and crafts (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estamos haciendo juguetes de madera en la clase de manualidades.We're making wooden toys in the arts and crafts class.
b. manual arts
Nuestra escuela primaria busca profesor o profesora de manualidades.Our primary school is seeking a manual arts teacher.
c. handicrafts
Hicimos el regalo para mamá en clase de manualidades.We made mom's present in the handicrafts class.
la manualidad
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. craft
Los artesanos locales también venden sus manualidades en el mercado.The local artisans sell their crafts at the market too.
b. handicraft
Lorna enseña a hacer hermosas manualidades en el centro cívico.Lorna teaches how to make nice handicrafts at the community center.
la plástica(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (fine arts)
a. plastic arts
Lucía es muy buena en arte y quiere seguir una carrera en plástica.Lucia is really good at art and wants to pursue a career in plastic arts.
2. (molding)
a. sculpture and modeling (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me inscribí en un curso de plástica en la escuela de Bellas Artes.I've enrolled on a sculpture and modeling course at the Fine Arts school.
b. sculpture and modelling (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La plástica siempre se me dio mejor que la pintura.I've always been better at sculpture and modelling than painting.
