arabesque

• Sustantivo con dos sentidos principales: una postura de ballet en la que la bailarina se sostiene sobre una pierna, extendiendo la otra hacia atrás y los brazos; y un patrón ornamental intrincado de líneas, hojas y espirales entrelazadas.

A noun with two primary meanings: a ballet position where the dancer stands on one leg with the other extended behind and arms outstretched; and an intricate ornamental design featuring interlaced foliage and scrollwork.

1. Ballet positionB2formalart

   A ballet posture where the dancer stands on one leg while the other leg is extended straight back, often with one or both arms held in a graceful, flowing position.

   Posición de arabesco en ballet

   • The ballerina held a perfect arabesque for several seconds.
   • He practiced his arabesque in front of the mirror to improve his balance.
   • The choreography required a series of arabesques across the stage.

2. Decorative designB2formalart

   An intricate ornamental pattern featuring interlacing lines, leaves, and flowing curves, often used in art and architecture.

   Arabesco decorativo

   • The walls of the palace were decorated with beautiful arabesques.
   • Islamic art is famous for its complex arabesque patterns.
   • The carpet featured a delicate arabesque design in gold and blue.

   Sinónimosfiligreefretworkinterlacingmoresqueornamentationtracery