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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."
How to use Picasso
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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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