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escultura

sculpture

noun ehs-kool-TOO-rah Rare

Origin: From Latin sculptura, from sculpere ('to carve').

Usage Note

Escultura refers both to the art form and to an individual sculptural work. The artist is el/la escultor/escultora. Do not confuse escultura with escritura ('writing, handwriting'), which differs only by the middle consonant cluster — a common slip for learners.

Examples

"La escultura de bronce está en el parque central."

Natural Translation

The bronze sculpture is in the central park.

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