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tempera

[ˈtɛmpərə]
nounfemininepl: temperas
têmpera
1. A painting technique using pigments mixed with a binder such as egg yolk, creating a fast-drying paint
The artist used tempera on canvas to create vibrant colors.
A artista usou têmpera na tela para criar cores vibrantes.
2. The paint itself made from this mixture
Children often paint with tempera in art class.
As crianças frequentemente pintam com têmpera na aula de arte.
3. A composition or mixture, particularly in musical or artistic context
The tempera of the musical composition was classical.
A têmpera da composição musical era clássica.
Synonyms
tempera paintegg temperaposter paint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
têmpera
Standard term for tempera paint; commonly used in schools
Portugal
têmpera
Same as Brazilian; also used in academic art contexts
São Paulo
tinta têmpera
More formal specification of tempera paint type

Related Idioms & Phrases

tempera paint
egg tempera technique
work in tempera
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