English–Spanish

“ink” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtinta/

Example

No puedo imprimir porque se acabó la tinta.

I can't print because the ink has run out.

Illustration for tinta (ink)

How to say “ink” in Spanish

“Ink” in Spanish is tinta.

Liquid pigment used for writing, printing, and artistic drawing, often black or colored.

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

Example sentences with tinta

Cambié el cartucho de tinta y ahora la impresora imprime correctamente.

I changed the ink cartridge and now the printer prints correctly.

Tips for using tinta

  • In idiomatic use, expressions like de buena tinta use tinta abstractly to mean reliable information rather than literal ink.

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