tallar

to carve

verb tah-YAHR Rare

Also means

to sculpt

Usage Note

Tallar means to carve or cut material such as wood, stone, or gems. It is the verb behind talla (size/carving) and tallado (carved). Do not confuse with cortar (to cut generically); tallar implies shaping by removing material with skill. In Mexico it can also mean to scrub.

Examples

"El artesano talló una figura en madera."

Natural Translation

The craftsman carved a figure in wood.

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