marmolear

Senses

1. 1.

   to marble

   to give something the appearance or pattern of marble

2. 2.

   to mottle or vein

   to mark or streak with patterns resembling marble veining

Examples

• "El artesano marmolea las paredes con pintura para crear un efecto decorativo."

  The craftsman marbles the walls with paint to create a decorative effect.

• "Las técnicas especiales pueden marmolear el papel para darle una apariencia elegante."

  Special techniques can marble the paper to give it an elegant appearance.

• "La superficie fue marmoleada con vetas negras y grises."

  The surface was marbled with black and grey veins.

Usage

A specialized technical verb used primarily in art, craft, and decorative contexts. It refers to the technique of creating marble-like patterns or effects on surfaces using various methods (painting, staining, etc.). Relatively uncommon in everyday speech but standard in professional and artistic vocabulary.