Picture meanings in Italian

immagine

Example:

I took a picture of the beautiful landscape.

Ho fatto una foto del bellissimo paesaggio.

She has a picture of her family on her desk.

Lei ha una foto della sua famiglia sulla scrivania.

Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations.

Note: The most common translation of 'picture' in Italian, often used interchangeably with 'foto' (photo).

quadro

Example:

The museum has a famous picture by Leonardo da Vinci.

Il museo ha un famoso quadro di Leonardo da Vinci.

She bought a new picture to hang in the living room.

Ha comprato un nuovo quadro da appendere nel salotto.

Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts such as art galleries or discussing paintings.

Note: Refers specifically to a painting or artwork, distinct from a photograph.

rappresentazione

Example:

His speech painted a vivid picture of the future.

Il suo discorso ha dipinto un vivido quadro del futuro.

The book provides a detailed picture of life in ancient Rome.

Il libro fornisce un dettagliato quadro della vita nell'antica Roma.

Usage: formalContext: Typically used in discussions about descriptions or depictions.

Note: Can also mean a portrayal or representation of something abstract or conceptual.

image

An image refers to a visual representation or picture of something.

Example: She captured a beautiful image of the sunset.

Note: Image is a more formal term compared to picture.

photo

A photo is a shortened form of photograph, which is a picture taken with a camera.

Example: I took a photo of the Eiffel Tower during my trip to Paris.

Note: Photo specifically refers to a picture taken with a camera.

snapshot

A snapshot is a quick, informal photograph taken in a spontaneous moment.

Example: He took a snapshot of the group at the party.

Note: Snapshot implies a quick or candid picture.

portrait

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually focuses on their face.

Example: The artist painted a stunning portrait of the woman.

Note: Portrait specifically refers to a picture of a person, often emphasizing their facial features.

illustration

An illustration is a drawing, painting, or other artwork used to visually explain, decorate, or accompany a text.

Example: The book was filled with beautiful illustrations.

Note: Illustration is often used in the context of books or articles to enhance understanding.

A picture is worth a thousand words

This phrase means that a picture can convey a complex idea more effectively than words alone.

Example: I can describe the beauty of this place, but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Note: The phrase emphasizes the idea that images can be more powerful and impactful than text.

Paint a picture

To paint a picture means to describe something in a way that creates a clear mental image.

Example: The author's vivid descriptions really paint a picture of the setting in the reader's mind.

Note: This phrase uses the idea of painting to convey the act of creating a visual representation through words.

In the picture

This phrase means to be involved or included in a situation or plan.

Example: She wasn't in the picture when the decision was made.

Note: It uses 'picture' metaphorically to refer to a situation or context.

Get the picture

To understand or grasp a situation or concept.

Example: I explained it several times, but he still doesn't get the picture.

Note: The phrase uses 'picture' to imply a complete understanding or comprehension of a situation.

A picture of health

This phrase refers to someone who looks very healthy and fit.

Example: Despite his age, he's still a picture of health.

Note: It uses 'picture' to describe someone's physical appearance.

Picture-perfect

Something that is flawless, ideal, or visually perfect.

Example: The newlyweds posed for a picture-perfect moment on the beach.

Note: The phrase combines 'picture' with 'perfect' to describe something that looks as perfect as a carefully composed photo.

Painting a false picture

To create a misleading or inaccurate impression of something.

Example: The media is painting a false picture of the situation to sensationalize it.

Note: This phrase uses 'painting' to suggest the act of creating a false or deceptive representation.

Pic

Shortened form of 'picture'. Commonly used in informal conversations and text messaging.

Example: Hey, can you send me that pic we took yesterday?

Note: Informal, abbreviated form of 'picture'.

Visual

Refers to a visual representation such as a diagram, chart, or image.

Example: I need a visual to understand how the system works.

Note: Focuses on the visual aspect and representation rather than the word 'picture' itself.

Frame

Refers to a specific section or moment captured in a visual medium.

Example: Let's take a closer look at that frame from the video.

Note: Narrower focus on a section or moment within a picture or video.

Snapshot in time

A moment or event frozen in time, like a photograph.

Example: The painting is like a snapshot in time, capturing the essence of the era.

Note: Emphasizes the idea of frozen time within a captured image.

Still

A single frame extracted from a moving image, often used in film production.

Example: The still from the movie is iconic.

Note: Specifically refers to a single frame from a video or movie.

The picture on the wall is beautiful.

Il quadro sulla parete è bellissimo.

She drew a picture of her dog.

Ha disegnato un'immagine del suo cane.

I need to take a picture of this view.

Ho bisogno di fare una foto di questa vista.

Picture - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: picture

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pictures

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): picture

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pictured

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): picturing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pictures

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): picture

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): picture

Syllabification and Stress

picture Contains 2 syllables: pic • ture

Phonetic transcription: ˈpik-chər

pic ture , ˈpik chər (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

picture: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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