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aquarelle
[/ˌækwəˈrel/ or /ˌɑːkwəˈrel/]
noun
feminine
pl: aquarelles
aquarela
1.
A painting technique using transparent watercolors on paper
She created a beautiful aquarelle of the landscape.
Ela criou uma bela aquarela da paisagem.
2.
A work of art produced using watercolor paints
The museum displayed several aquarelles from the 18th century.
O museu exibiu várias aquarelas do século XVIII.
Synonyms
watercolor
watercolour
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aquarela
Standard term used in art and educational contexts
São Paulo
aquarela
Common usage in art galleries and museums
Portugal
aguarela or aquarela
Both forms accepted; aquarela is more modern
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