art
1. Creative work or expression, such as painting, sculpture, music, or literature
She studied art history at the university.
Ela estudou história da arte na universidade.
2. Skill or technique in creating something with aesthetic value
The arte of calligraphy requires years of practice.
A arte da caligrafia requer anos de prática.
3. A systematic set of principles and methods used in a craft or profession
Cooking is both a science and an art.
Cozinhar é tanto uma ciência quanto uma arte.
4. Cunning or trickery (archaic or literary usage)
He used every arte to deceive his opponents.
Ele usou toda arte para enganar seus opositores.
In Brazil, 'arte' encompasses visual arts, music, literature, and performance. Brazilian culture deeply values artistic expression, from street art (grafite) to traditional forms like capoeira and samba. The term is also used colloquially to describe any skillfully executed action, reflecting the cultural appreciation for creative excellence in everyday life.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pela arte da magia (by the art of magic)
é uma verdadeira arte (it's a true art)
com arte e engenho (with art and ingenuity)
arte por arte (art for art's sake)
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