What does "claroscuro" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "claroscuro" with examples and practice

Spanish

claroscuro

English

chiaroscuro

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Alternative translations of "claroscuro"

light and shade
contrast

Examples of how to use "claroscuro" in Spanish

Spanish
El cuadro usaba la técnica del claroscuro.
English
The painting used the chiaroscuro technique.
Spanish
El claroscuro resalta la pintura del artista.
English
Chiaroscuro highlights the artist's painting.
Spanish
Me gusta el claroscuro en fotografías antiguas.
English
I like chiaroscuro in old photographs.
Spanish
Vimos un claroscuro fuerte en la escena.
English
We saw a strong chiaroscuro in the scene.
Spanish
La claroscura de la película es dramática.
English
The chiaroscuro of the movie is dramatic.

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El cuadro usaba la técnica del claroscuro.

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