Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
pintar
Pronunciation
IPA/pinˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpaint
Example
Voy a pintar la pared mañana.
I'm going to paint the wall tomorrow.
More examples
Voy a pintar un cuadro este fin de semana.
I'm going to paint a picture this weekend.
Core concept
Applying paint with a brush, roller, or spray to cover or protect a wall or object.
Common phrases
pintar la pared
paint the wall
pintar un cuadro
paint a picture
pintar las uñas
paint one's nails
Similar words
colorear: Applying color to illustrations or outlines to fill areas with solid hues.
teñir: Infusing cloth or hair with dye so the new color penetrates throughout.
Definition in Spanish
Aplicar pintura o color sobre una superficie para cubrirla, protegerla o decorarla, usando brocha, rodillo, spray u otro medio.
Word origin
Pintar derives from Latin pingere 'to paint', and the same root yields the nouns pintura (paint, painting) and pintor (painter) in Spanish.
Usage tips
- When the action refers to people, pintar commonly appears reflexively (pintarse las uñas, pintarse los labios) meaning to put on makeup or nail polish.