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“graffiti” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pinˈtaða/

Example

Hay una pintada junto a la puerta del tren.

There is graffiti next to the train door.

Illustration for pintada (graffiti)

How to say “graffiti” in Spanish

“Graffiti” in Spanish is pintada.

A painted inscription or drawing on a wall or other surface made without permission.

Full entry for pintada: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pintada

El Ayuntamiento borró la pintada del puente.

The city council erased the graffiti from the bridge.

Tips for using pintada

  • In conversation una pintada normally implies it was done without permission, and speakers refer to removing it with quitar or borrar una pintada.

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