painting
1. the art or practice of applying paint to a surface to create a visual work
She studied painting at the art academy.
Ela estudou pintura na academia de arte.
2. a work of art created by painting; a painted picture or artwork
The museum displayed a famous pintura by Van Gogh.
O museu exibiu uma pintura famosa de Van Gogh.
3. the coat of paint applied to a surface; the painted layer
The wall needs a fresh coat of paint.
A parede precisa de uma nova pintura.
4. the act of painting or decorating with paint
The pintura of the house took two weeks.
A pintura da casa levou duas semanas.
In Brazil, pintura is deeply valued in both fine arts and popular culture. The country has a rich artistic heritage, from colonial religious paintings to contemporary street art. Brazilians commonly visit galleries and museums, and pintura is taught as an important cultural subject in schools. The term is also used colloquially to describe any visual artwork, including graffiti and mural art.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pintura com cores vivas - painting with vibrant colors
uma pintura de rosto - a face painted with makeup (figuratively)
pintura a óleo - oil painting
pintura aquarela - watercolor painting
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