la obra

Meaning

In art contexts, la obra means an artwork or a work (often of art). It is a broad term that can include a painting, sculpture, or a whole piece by an artist.

Common Phrases

• una obra de arte — a work of art
• la obra maestra — the masterpiece

Example

Esa obra tiene muchos detalles pequenos.

That artwork has many small details.

Common Mistake

Using it only for construction work. In a museum, prefer la obra for an artwork, not la obra meaning a building site context.