motif
BrE /ˈməʊtɪf/ AmE /ˈmoʊtɪf/
noun en → es
a pattern or design used repeatedly in a piece of art, decoration, or clothing
motivo, tema, diseño
- a motif on something
Collocations motif in a painting · motif on fabric
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The artist used the same motif throughout the series.
El artista utilizó el mismo motivo en toda la serie.
a theme or idea that is used repeatedly in a piece of literature, music, or other creative work
tema, motivo literario
- motif in a book
Collocations motif in a novel · motif in a poem
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The motif of love and loss is common in his work.
El tema del amor y la pérdida es común en su obra.