Meanings (ES + gloss)
contorno
A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
contorno
The outer shape of an object or figure.
From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
croquis • delineación • delineamento • delineamiento
A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
Painters, by their outlines, colours, lights, and shadows, represent the same in their pictures.
boceto • esquema
A general description of some subject.
balotario • boceto • esquema • resumen
A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
abocetar • bocetar • bocetear
To summarize.
At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which c…
Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.