Inglês

art

gb/ˈɑɹt/ us/ˈɑɹt/
A2 Inglês
~ 600
Aceções
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Nome A2 entity
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Visual creative works

Paintings, drawings, and similar things made to be beautiful or express ideas.

Padrão de uso: [someone] makes [art]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' with 'arts' when talking about different branches like music or literature; 'art' usually refers to visual works unless specified otherwise.
Sinónimos
visual art (Specifically refers to art forms that are primarily visual in nature.)
Antónimos
craft (Focuses more on functional or practical making rather than purely aesthetic creation.)
Colocações
modern art |art gallery |art exhibition |art class |art museum
Temas
culture |entertainment |education |arts_entertainment
Exemplos
  • The museum has an impressive collection of modern art.
  • She studied art at university before becoming a painter.
  • Art can inspire people to see the world differently.
  • He bought a piece of abstract art for his living room.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I like looking at art in the museum.
  • She makes art with paint and paper.
  • We saw many kinds of art at the show.
Nome B1 entity
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Creative or specialized skill

A special skill in making or doing something well, especially in a creative way.

Padrão de uso: the art of [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that 'art' here doesn't refer to paintings but to skill in any area.
Sinónimos
craft (Emphasizes skill and technique, sometimes in a practical trade.)
Antónimos
ineptitude (Lack of skill or ability in doing something.)
Colocações
the art of conversation |the art of cooking |martial arts
Temas
work |education |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
Exemplos
  • Teaching is an art as much as a science.
  • She has mastered the art of negotiation.
  • Cooking is both an art and a science.
  • The art of storytelling is timeless.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I want to learn the art of cooking.
  • He knows the art of speaking well.
  • Drawing is an art that takes time.
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Cultural creative subjects

Things like music, painting, and theater that people make to express ideas and feelings.

Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'art' (singular) with 'the arts' (plural) when referring to multiple disciplines.
Sinónimos
the arts (Plural form used to encompass all creative disciplines.)
Antónimos
sciences (Refers to academic disciplines focused on systematic study of the natural world.)
Colocações
arts education |performing arts |liberal arts
Temas
culture |education |arts_entertainment
Exemplos
  • She believes arts education is essential for children.
  • Funding for the arts has increased this year.
  • The festival celebrates the arts from around the world.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I like to study the arts at school.
  • The arts are important for our culture.
  • He works in the arts industry.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
art
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹt/
US/ˈɑɹt/
Sílabas e acento
art (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (art)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: art
  • Plural: art, arts
Família de palavras
Forms
arts noun
Core family
artist noun A2 artistic adjective B1
Related words
artwork noun B1 artistically adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unartistic adjective
Advanced or less common
artistry noun C1
Expressões

state of the art

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/stˈeɪt əv ðə ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

Most advanced stage

Using the newest and best technology or methods available now.

Exemplos
  • The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art computers.
  • This phone has state-of-the-art features.

the art of [something]

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/ðə ˈɑɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Skill in a specific activity

A special skill or way of doing something well.

Exemplos
  • He has perfected the art of storytelling.
  • The book teaches the art of negotiation.

work of art

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/wˈɚk əv ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

Object of high artistic value

Something made with great skill and beauty.

Exemplos
  • Her dress was a real work of art.
  • The painting is considered a work of art.

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