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oil painting

/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

Traducción: Técnica y obra pictórica que emplea pigmentos mezclados con aceite secante, como el de linaza, como aglutinante. Se caracteriza por su rica textura, profundidad de color y secado lento, que permite mezclar y superponer capas.

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/ɔɪl ˈpeɪntɪŋ/B1formalart
  • esTécnica y obra pictórica que emplea pigmentos mezclados con aceite secante, como el de linaza, como aglutinante. Se caracteriza por su rica textura, profundidad de color y secado lento, que permite mezclar y superponer capas.

A type of painting created using pigments mixed with a drying oil, such as linseed oil, as a binder. It is known for its rich texture, depth of color, and slow drying time, allowing for blending and layering.

  1. Artwork created with oil paintsB1formal

    A painting made using pigments suspended in a drying oil, typically linseed oil, known for its richness and depth of color.

    esPintura al óleo

    • The museum has a beautiful oil painting from the 18th century.
    • She spent months working on her latest oil painting.
    • The gallery is featuring an exhibition of modern oil paintings.
  2. Slang for an attractive personC1slangbritish

    An informal, somewhat dated slang term used to describe a very attractive person, often a woman.

    esPersona muy atractiva (coloquial, anticuado)

    • He saw her across the room and whispered to his friend, 'She's an absolute oil painting.'
    • The actor was described in the old magazine as a real oil painting.
    • In the classic film, the hero calls the heroine an oil painting.