fresco
To paint using frescoTo paint using fresco.
» The frescoes of the cathedral are very interesting.
Die Fresken der Kathedrale sind sehr interessant. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 sensesTo paint using fresco.
- paint onto wet plaster on a wall
Examples
6 sentencesThe frescoes of the cathedral are very interesting.
deDie Fresken der Kathedrale sind sehr interessant. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
A fresco was found under a layer of plaster.
ruПод слоем штукатурки была обнаружена фреска. — marafon
The walls of the temple are richly decorated with frescoes.
ruСтены храма богато украшены фресками. — marafon
deDie Tempelwände sind mit prachtvollen Fresken geschmückt. — Yorwba
Frescoes decorate the walls of this Tuscan palazzo.
When you are caught on the horns of a dilemma, think of the frescoes of Knossos.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Italian fresco, from Vulgar Latin *friscum, from Proto-Germanic *friskaz. Doublet ofFrom Italian fresco, from Vulgar Latin *friscum, from Proto-Germanic *friskaz. Doublet of fresh and frisk.
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Forms
frescoes, frescoing, frescoed, frescoedWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle