fresco in Greek
fresco in Greek is νωπογραφία, φρέσκο — fresco means a painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
fresco in Greek
νωπογραφία
Pronounced: nopografia
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
φρέσκο
Pronounced: fresko
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
νωπογραφία
Pronounced: nopografia
(uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.
What does "fresco" mean?
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noun A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
"Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling."
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fresco in a sentence
- Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
- Tourists lined up to see the medieval frescoes in the old cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fresco" in Greek?
"fresco" in Greek is νωπογραφία, φρέσκο. fresco means: A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
How do you pronounce νωπογραφία?
"fresco" in Greek is νωπογραφία, pronounced "nopografia".
How do you use "fresco" in a sentence?
Example: "Michelangelo painted the famous frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling." In Greek, "fresco" is νωπογραφία, φρέσκο.
Are there other ways to say "fresco" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "fresco": νωπογραφία, φρέσκο.
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