art

S2 W1

BrE /ɑːt/ AmE /ɑːrt/

noun en → es

1 CREATIVE EXPRESSION [uncountable] A2

the activity of making things that are beautiful or that express feelings, ideas, etc.

arte

  • a form of art

Collocations art gallery · fine art

  • She has a passion for art.

    Ella tiene una pasión por el arte.

2 WORK OF ART [countable] A2

a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc. that is made by someone who is skilled and trained in making such things.

obra de arte

  • an art

Collocations art exhibition · contemporary art

  • The museum has a new art exhibit.

    El museo tiene una nueva exposición de arte.

3 SKILL [uncountable] B1

the skill of doing something well, especially when this involves being creative or using your hands.

arte (de hacer algo)

  • an art

Collocations art of negotiation · the art of conversation

  • The art of cooking is something that takes years to master.

    El arte de cocinar es algo que lleva años dominar.

1 EDUCATION [uncountable] B2

classes or lessons in which you learn about art, music, drama, etc.

clases de arte

  • have an art

Collocations art class · art lesson

  • She has a lot of art classes this semester.

    Tiene muchas clases de arte este semestre.

2 EDUCATION [uncountable] B2

the subject that you study in school or college about the history of art, famous artists, etc.

estudios de arte

  • study an art

Collocations art history · art studies

  • He studied art at university.

    Estudió arte en la universidad.

1 ARTS AND SCIENCES [uncountable] C1

the subjects that are taught in schools and universities, such as literature, music, history, etc.

humanidades

  • a/the art

Collocations liberal arts · arts and sciences

  • She majored in the arts.

    Se especializó en las humanidades.

2 ARTS AND SCIENCES [uncountable] C1

the subjects that are taught at a university, such as literature, music, history, etc.

humanidades

  • a/the art

Collocations liberal arts college · arts and sciences degree

  • He graduated with a degree in the arts.

    Se graduó con un título en las humanidades.

1 ARTS AND SCIENCES [uncountable] C1

the subjects that are taught at a university, such as literature, music, history, etc.

humanidades

  • a/the art

Collocations liberal arts college · arts and sciences degree

  • She is studying for a master's in the arts.

    Está estudiando para un máster en las humanidades.