B2 Expression ニュートラル

estar hecho/a un/a pincel

To be dressed to kill

意味

To be dressed very elegantly and impeccably, often for a special occasion.

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文化的背景

In Spain, the phrase is deeply linked to 'Domingo de Ramos' (Palm Sunday), where tradition dictates that you must wear something new and look 'hecho un pincel'. While 'hecho un pincel' is understood, Mexicans might also use 'ir muy catrín', referring to the elegant skeleton figure 'La Catrina' or its male counterpart. Argentines often use 'facha' to describe appearance. 'Estar hecho un pincel' sounds a bit more formal or 'peninsular' to them, but it's used for high-class elegance. In Colombia, looking good is often called 'estar una uva' (to be a grape), but 'hecho un pincel' remains the standard for formal elegance.

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Use 'Ir' for extra flair

Saying 'Vas hecho un pincel' sounds more dynamic and native than 'Estás hecho un pincel'.

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Watch the gender!

Don't forget to change 'hecho' to 'hecha' for women. It's the most common mistake for learners.

意味

To be dressed very elegantly and impeccably, often for a special occasion.

🎯

Use 'Ir' for extra flair

Saying 'Vas hecho un pincel' sounds more dynamic and native than 'Estás hecho un pincel'.

⚠️

Watch the gender!

Don't forget to change 'hecho' to 'hecha' for women. It's the most common mistake for learners.

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'hecho' and the article.

Marta va a la boda de su hermana y está ________ ________ pincel.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: hecha un

Marta is female, so we use 'hecha'. The noun 'pincel' remains masculine, so 'un' is the standard article.

Which verb is most commonly used with this expression?

Para la gala, todos los invitados ________ hechos unos pinceles.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: estaban

'Estar' is the correct verb to describe the state of being dressed up.

Match the response to the situation.

Your friend shows up to a fancy dinner wearing a beautiful new suit. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¡Estás hecho un pincel!

'Hecho un asco' means messy, 'hecho un lío' means confused, and 'hecho un toro' means very strong.

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3 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'hecho' and the article. Fill Blank B1

Marta va a la boda de su hermana y está ________ ________ pincel.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: hecha un

Marta is female, so we use 'hecha'. The noun 'pincel' remains masculine, so 'un' is the standard article.

Which verb is most commonly used with this expression? Choose A2

Para la gala, todos los invitados ________ hechos unos pinceles.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: estaban

'Estar' is the correct verb to describe the state of being dressed up.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B2

Your friend shows up to a fancy dinner wearing a beautiful new suit. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¡Estás hecho un pincel!

'Hecho un asco' means messy, 'hecho un lío' means confused, and 'hecho un toro' means very strong.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

3 問

Yes, just change it to 'hecha un pincel'. It is a very common compliment for women too.

It has a classic feel, but it is still widely used by all ages. It's not 'slang', but it's very current.

No, it is strictly for people's appearance. For a clean room, you would say 'está como los chorros del oro'.

関連フレーズ

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Estar de punta en blanco

synonym

To be dressed in one's best clothes.

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Estar hecho un asco

contrast

To be a mess / to look terrible.

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Arreglarse

builds on

To get ready / to dress up.

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