Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
pintor
Pronunciation
IPA/pinˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpainter
Example
Mi hermano es pintor.
My brother is a painter.
More examples
En la galería vimos un cuadro firmado por un pintor famoso.
At the gallery we saw a painting signed by a famous painter.
Core concept
Person painting a wall with a roller or a canvas with a brush.
Common phrases
ser pintor
be a painter
cuadro de pintor
painting by a painter
exposición de pintor
exhibition by a painter
Similar words
artista: Creates paintings, sculptures, or other artworks as original creative expression.
ilustrador: Draws images to illustrate books, magazines, or articles, supporting the text.
dibujante: Produces line drawings and sketches for comics, drafts, or technical plans.
decorador: Designs and applies color schemes and decorative elements to interior spaces.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador o artista dedicado a la pintura, que puede crear obras pictóricas o realizar trabajos de pintado en distintos objetos y edificios.
Word origin
The noun derives from the verb pintar plus the agent suffix -or and ultimately traces back to Latin pingere meaning to paint.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is pintora for female painters, and qualifiers like pintor de cuadros or pintor de edificios clarify artist versus house painter.
Other meanings
- house painternoun
Related words
- pinturapaintingnoun
- pintadopaintedadjective