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oil paint

[/ɔɪl peɪnt/]
nounpl: oil paints
tinta a óleo
1. A paint made by mixing pigments with a drying oil, typically linseed oil, used in fine art
The artist used oil paint to create a masterpiece on canvas.
O artista usou tinta a óleo para criar uma obra-prima na tela.
2. The medium itself or the technique of painting with this material
Oil paint allows for rich colors and subtle blending.
A tinta a óleo permite cores ricas e mistura sutil.
Synonyms
oil colouroil pigment
Antonyms
acrylic paintwatercolorgouache

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tinta a óleo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tinta a óleo
Most common usage in artistic communities
Portugal
tinta a óleo
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

paint with oil paints
oil paint technique
old master oil paint
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