desenhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to draw

   to make a picture or diagram with a pen, pencil, or other instrument

2. 2.

   to design

   to create a plan or blueprint for something

3. 3.

   to outline, to shape

   to form or trace the contours of something

Examples

• "Ela adora desenhar retratos nas horas vagas."

  She loves to draw portraits in her free time.

• "O arquiteto desenhou a planta da casa nova."

  The architect designed the floor plan for the new house.

• "As montanhas desenhavam um perfil bonito no horizonte."

  The mountains outlined a beautiful profile on the horizon.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "desenhar à mão" (to draw by hand) and "desenhar no computador" (to design on the computer). Not to be confused with "projetar" (to project/plan) which emphasizes engineering or strategic planning.