lienzo
el lienzo
canvas
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How do you say lienzo in Spanish?
How do you pronounce lienzo in Spanish?
lienzo is pronounced /el ˈljenθo/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El lienzo blanco que compré ayer es perfecto para mi próximo cuadro.
The white canvas that I bought yesterday is perfect for my next painting.
Este lienzo antiguo ha sido restaurado cuidadosamente por expertos.
This antique canvas has been carefully restored by experts.
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Why is it masculine?
Lienzo is masculine because it derives from the Latin "linteolum" (a diminutive of "linteum," meaning linen cloth), and Latin neuter diminutives in "-olum" typically became masculine nouns in Spanish following regular sound changes and gender shifts that occurred during the Romance language evolution.
What is the Spanish word for canvas?
The Spanish word for canvas is el lienzo — masculine.
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