antiquing

• Sustantivo que denota la actividad o pasatiempo de buscar, coleccionar o comprar antigüedades, a menudo en tiendas, ferias o subastas.

A noun referring to the activity or hobby of searching for, collecting, or buying antiques, often at shops, fairs, or auctions.

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1. Shopping for antiquesB2informalamerican

   The activity of visiting shops, markets, or auctions to buy antique items.

   compra de antigüedades

   • We spent the afternoon antiquing in the countryside.
   • She loves antiquing for vintage furniture on weekends.
   • Antiquing is a popular hobby among collectors.

2. Furniture finishing techniqueB2informalamerican

   A decorative technique used to make new furniture look old or aged.

   Técnica de envejecido de muebles

   • He learned antiquing to restore old cabinets.
   • The table was finished with a special antiquing glaze.
   • Antiquing gives furniture a charming, vintage appearance.

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• Dar a algo un aspecto antiguo o envejecido, o buscar y coleccionar objetos antiguos.

A verb meaning to give an antique appearance to something, or to search for or collect antiques.

1. Make look oldB2formal

   To give something an aged or vintage appearance, often through artificial means.

   Envejecer artificialmente

   • They antique the furniture by applying a special paint technique.
   • She learned how to antique mirrors for home decor.
   • The craftsman antiques the metal to create a rustic look.

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