canvas

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BrE /ˈkænvəs/ AmE /ˈkænvəs/

noun en → es

1 ART [singular] B1

a strong, rough cloth used for painting on or making tents and sails

lienzo, tela para pintar, lona

Collocations canvas bag · canvas tent

  • She paints on canvas.

    Ella pinta en lienzo.

2 POLITICS [singular] C1

an area where people can express their opinions or ideas freely, especially in a political campaign

plataforma política, escenario político

Collocations political canvas · public opinion canvas

  • The candidate used the town hall meeting as a political canvas.

    El candidato utilizó la reunión en el ayuntamiento como un escenario político.

1 SURFACE [singular] B2

a flat surface, especially one used for drawing or writing on

superficie plana, lienzo, tablero

Collocations canvas board · drawing canvas

  • The artist uses a canvas board for quick sketches.

    El artista usa un tablero de lienzo para bocetos rápidos.