Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
pinta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpinta/
Meaning
- feminine nounappearance
Example
Esta comida tiene buena pinta.
This food has a good appearance.
More examples
La oferta de trabajo no tiene buena pinta.
The job offer doesn't look good.
Core concept
The immediate visual impression something gives.
Common phrases
tener buena pinta
look good
dar buena pinta
give a good impression
Similar words
apariencia: Overall outward appearance people notice when viewing someone or something.
aspecto: Visible aspect indicating the physical state or condition of an object or person.
imagen: Outward image or visual impression that observers form from appearance.
presentación: Careful plating or presentation of an item intended to make it look attractive.
Definition in Spanish
Impresión visual sobre el aspecto de algo o alguien, usada para juicios rápidos como 'tener buena pinta'; no indica cantidad ni corresponde a la 'pinta' como unidad.
Word origin
Derived from the verb pintar (to paint) and ultimately from Latin pingere/pictus 'to paint', the noun moves from the sense 'painted state' to denote an outward visual impression.
Usage tips
- Although it resembles the English word 'pint', in Spanish it denotes an appearance rather than a unit of volume.
Other meanings
- pintnoun
Opposites
- realidadrealitynoun
Related words
- pinturapaintingnoun
- pintorpainternoun
- pintorescopicturesqueadjective