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painted canvas

[ˈpeɪntɪd ˈkænvəs]
nounpl: painted canvases
tela pintada
1. A piece of canvas that has been decorated or illustrated with paint, typically serving as an artwork or decorative object
The museum displayed a beautiful painted canvas from the Renaissance period.
O museu exibiu uma bela tela pintada do período renascentista.
2. In circus or entertainment contexts, a backdrop or curtain with painted designs used as scenery
The circus tent featured a painted canvas depicting exotic animals.
A barraca do circo apresentava uma tela pintada retratando animais exóticos.
Synonyms
paintingartworkoil paintingcanvas paintingpicture
Antonyms
blank canvasunpainted canvas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela pintada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tela pintada
Standard usage, also used in art galleries
São Paulo
tela pintada
Standard usage in art and cultural contexts
Portugal
tela pintada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

blank canvas
work of art
masterpiece on canvas
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