el retrato
the portrait
Example Sentence
El retrato muestra una sonrisa pequena y timida.
The portrait shows a small, shy smile.
Meaning
El retrato is a portrait: an artwork showing a person (or sometimes an animal) as the main subject. It can be painted, photographed, or sculpted, but in museums it often refers to a painted portrait.
Common Phrases
- un retrato de familia — a family portrait
- un retrato al oleo — an oil portrait (oil painting portrait)
Example
El retrato parece serio, pero la mirada es dulce.
The portrait seems serious, but the gaze is gentle.
Common Mistake
Mixing it with la retrata (incorrect). The correct noun is el retrato.