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to etch
01
grabar, grabar al aguafuerte
to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam
Transitive: to etch a design on a surface | to etch a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched a detailed illustration on a metal plate.
The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant.
02
grabar, esculpir
to engrave an image or design onto a block of material, such as wood or metal, for the purpose of printing
Transitive: to etch a surface or block
Example
In the traditional art of woodblock printing, craftsmen would etch the wooden blocks with scenes of everyday life.
En el arte tradicional de la impresión en madera, los artesanos grababan los bloques de madera con escenas de la vida cotidiana.
After etching the stone block, the lithographer prepared it for printing by applying ink to the raised surfaces.
Después de esculpir el bloque de piedra, el litógrafo lo preparó para la impresión aplicando tinta a las superficies elevadas.
03
grabar, erosionar
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Example
The engineer used a strong acid to etch the copper layer from the printed circuit board.
El ingeniero utilizó un ácido fuerte para gravar la capa de cobre de la placa de circuito impreso.
The engineer used a laser to etch the silicon wafer with precise lines.
El ingeniero usó un láser para grabar el wafer de silicio con líneas precisas.
04
marcar, grabar
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Example
The harsh sunlight etched the contours of the mountains against the clear blue sky.
La dura luz del sol marcó los contornos de las montañas contra el claro cielo azul.
The artist used a sharp contrast of light and shadow to etch the outlines of the building.
El artista utilizó un fuerte contraste de luz y sombra para marcar los contornos del edificio.
