Spanish Conversation · Level 132
45 words
Spanish word
pigmento
Pronunciation
IPA/piɣˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nounpigment
Example
Este cosmético contiene pigmentos que mejoran el tono de la piel.
This cosmetic contains pigments that improve skin tone.
More examples
La camiseta perdió color porque los pigmentos se corrieron al lavar.
The T-shirt lost color because the pigments bled in the wash.
Core concept
Powdery or suspended colorant particles included in formulations like paints and cosmetics.
Common phrases
pigmentos de maquillaje
cosmetic pigments
mancha de pigmento
pigment stain
Similar words
color: The visible color or hue that an object or surface shows.
tono: The degree of a color's lightness, darkness, or overall shade.
tinte: A liquid or substance that penetrates fibers or hair to dye them.
tinta: Colored liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing.
Definition in Spanish
Material usado para dar color a objetos o productos; suele presentarse como partículas sólidas o en suspensión en pinturas y cosméticos.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Latin pigmentum, from pingere 'to paint', keeping the sense of a substance that provides color.
Usage tips
- Common on labels and ingredient lists, so expect pigmento in product descriptions and technical contexts rather than casual conversation.
Other meanings
- colorantnoun
Related words
- pigmentaciónpigmentationnoun