policromado

polychrome

adjective poh-lee-kroh-MAH-doh Rare

Origin: From Greek poly- ('many') + chroma ('color') + Spanish past-participle suffix -ado.

Also means

multicolored

Usage Note

Policromado describes a surface or object decorated in multiple colors, especially carved wooden sculptures or altarpieces that have been painted. It is the past participle of policromar used as an adjective. The term is common in art history contexts, particularly for Spanish Baroque wooden sculptures (imaginería policromada).

Examples

"El retablo policromado data del siglo XVII."

Natural Translation

The polychrome altarpiece dates from the 17th century.

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