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Picasso

pih-KA-soh

Picasso (name) means a surname, most famously associated with the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Example: “The gallery is exhibiting an early Picasso this month.”

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A surname, most famously associated with the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
"The gallery is exhibiting an early Picasso this month."

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In plain EnglishA surname, often used to refer to a painting by Pablo Picasso.

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Etymology

A Spanish surname, borrowed into English mainly through the fame of the painter Pablo Picasso.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Picasso” mean?

The word “Picasso” means a surname, most famously associated with the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. In plain terms, a surname, often used to refer to a painting by Pablo Picasso.

How do you pronounce “Picasso”?

“Picasso” is pronounced pih-KA-soh (/pɪˈkɑːsoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Picasso” in a sentence?

Here is “Picasso” used in a sentence: “The gallery is exhibiting an early Picasso this month.”

What part of speech is “Picasso”?

“Picasso” is a name.

Where does the word “Picasso” come from?

The word “Picasso” comes from Spanish. A Spanish surname, borrowed into English mainly through the fame of the painter Pablo Picasso.

Is “Picasso” a common word?

“Picasso” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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