busto
bust
The Spanish word 'busto' translates into English as 'bust'. In general usage, 'bust' refers to a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest. The term is derived from the Italian 'busto' which also holds the same translation. It can also be used in a more informal context to refer to a woman's chest.
Example sentences using: busto
El busto de la estatua es impresionante
The bust of the statue is impressive
In this sentence, 'busto' is referring to the upper part of a statue, which typically includes the head, shoulders and chest. In English, we are using 'bust' with the same meaning.
Su busto fue medido para el traje
His bust was measured for the suit
Here, 'busto' is referring to the chest measurement. This is a common use especially in contexts related to clothing and tailored items. In English, we use 'bust' to refer to the chest measurement as well.
El busto de la mujer fue pintado en el lienzo
The woman's bust was painted on the canvas
In this case, 'busto' refers to the portion of a person's body that has been represented in a work of art, especially the head and upper body. When translated into English, we use 'bust' with the same meaning.