el arte
art
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Definition & meaning
- Art: creative expression or works such as painting, music, literature, and sculpture.
- Skill or craft: the ability to do something well, often through practice.
- A field or technique: a particular discipline or set of practices, as in culinary arts.
Grammar & Word origin
A noun derived from Latin ars, artis, meaning “skill” or “craft.”
It is usually masculine in the singular: el arte moderno. In the plural, it is usually feminine: las artes modernas.
Synonyms & antonyms
- destreza : skill or dexterity, emphasizing practical ability rather than artistic expression.
- habilidad : ability or skill, a broader term that need not involve creativity.
- artesanía : craftsmanship or handicraft, often emphasizing handmade objects.
In the sense of skill, torpeza is an antonym meaning clumsiness or lack of skill.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Me gusta mucho el arte moderno.noun
I like modern art a lot.
Estudiamos arte en la escuela los lunes.noun
We study art at school on Mondays.
Ella ama el arte y siempre está pintando.noun
She loves art and is always painting.
La obra de arte es muy costosa.noun
The work of art is very expensive.
Mi hermana visitó un museo dedicado al arte antiguo.noun
My sister visited a museum dedicated to ancient art.
El arte de esta galería es muy interesante.noun
The art in this gallery is very interesting.
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