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canvas

[/ˈkænvəs/]
nounmasculinepl: canvases
tela
1. A strong, coarse woven fabric made from cotton, hemp, or linen, typically used for sails, tents, or as a surface for painting
The artist prepared a blank canvas for her masterpiece.
A artista preparou uma tela em branco para sua obra-prima.
2. A painting or artwork created on canvas
He displayed his canvas in the gallery.
Ele exibiu sua tela na galeria.
3. A surface or medium for creative work or expression
The city became a canvas for street artists.
A cidade tornou-se uma tela para artistas de rua.
4. The background or setting for an event or activity
The conference provided a canvas for international dialogue.
A conferência forneceu uma tela para o diálogo internacional.
Synonyms
fabricclothpaintingartworkmedium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tela
Standard usage in artistic contexts
Portugal
tela
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

blank canvas - a blank slate or empty space ready for creation
paint the town red on a canvas - express oneself freely
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