B2 adjective Neutral

brushstroke

/ˈbrʌʃ.stroʊk/

A mark made by a paintbrush across a surface, often used to describe the technique or style of an artist. Metaphorically, it refers to a specific detail or a small action that contributes to a larger overall effect or plan.

Ejemplos

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The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

2

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

3

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brushstroke
Verb
brush
Adjetivo
brushed
Relacionado
brushwork
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Truco para recordar

Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.

Quiz rápido

The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brushstrokes

Ejemplos

1

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

everyday

The artist applied each brushstroke with incredible precision and care.

2

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

formal

Upon closer inspection, the conservator noted the distinctive, rhythmic brushstroke patterns characteristic of the 17th-century master.

3

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

informal

I really like how you used those messy brushstrokes to make the clouds look more natural.

4

The transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.

academic

The transition from hidden to visible brushstrokes in the late 19th century signaled a shift toward modernist expressive values.

5

While the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.

business

While the CEO outlined the strategy in broad brushstrokes, the department heads were left to manage the finer details.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
brushstroke
Verb
brush
Adjetivo
brushed
Relacionado
brushwork

Colocaciones comunes

bold brushstroke bold brushstroke
delicate brushstroke delicate brushstroke
broad brushstrokes broad brushstrokes
visible brushstroke visible brushstroke
sweeping brushstroke sweeping brushstroke

Frases Comunes

in broad brushstrokes

in general terms without detail

the final brushstroke

the last touch that completes a work

fine brushstrokes

detailed and intricate work

Se confunde a menudo con

brushstroke vs brushwork

Brushwork refers to the overall style or quality of painting technique, while a brushstroke is a single individual mark.

brushstroke vs stroke

Stroke is a more general term for any mark (like a pen stroke) or a medical condition, whereas brushstroke is specific to painting.

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Notas de uso

Use 'brushstroke' literally when discussing art and painting techniques. Use it figuratively (especially as 'broad brushstrokes') when describing a summary or a general outline that lacks specific detail.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'brushstroke' when they mean 'pencil mark' or 'pen line'; remember it must involve a brush. Also, avoid using it as a verb; use 'stroke' or 'paint' instead.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a cat: when you 'stroke' its fur with a 'brush', you are making a 'brushstroke'.

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Origen de la palabra

A compound of the noun 'brush' (from Old French 'broce', meaning twigs or thicket) and 'stroke' (from Old English 'strācian', meaning to move the hand gently over a surface).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Often used in the plural 'brushstrokes' Can function as a modifier in compound nouns like 'brushstroke pattern'
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Contexto cultural

In Western art history, the visibility of the brushstroke evolved from being hidden (Neoclassicism) to being a primary vehicle of emotion and expression (Impressionism and Expressionism).

Quiz rápido

The painter used light, airy ________ to capture the shimmering light on the water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: brushstrokes

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