Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
tintar
Pronunciation
IPA/tinˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdye
Example
Voy a tintar mi camisa.
I'm going to dye my shirt.
More examples
Se puede tintar la tela con tintes naturales.
The fabric can be dyed with natural dyes.
Core concept
A hand dipping fabric into a vat of dye.
Common phrases
tintar la ropa
dye clothes
tintar el pelo
dye hair
tintar una tela
dye a fabric
Similar words
teñir: Soaks fabric, hair, or fibers in dye so their color changes.
pintar: Covers a surface with paint via brush, roller, or spray to change its color.
colorear: Adds color to paper or drawings with colored pencils, markers, or paint.
manchar: Leaves a visible stain when liquid or dirt soaks in and discolors a surface.
Definition in Spanish
Aplicar color a telas, papel u otros materiales mediante tintes, pigmentos o tinta para cambiar su tonalidad.
Word origin
From Spanish tinta 'ink, dye' plus the verb suffix -ar and ultimately from Latin tingere 'to dip or dye'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech about clothes native speakers usually prefer teñir, while tintar appears more in printing, ink, or industrial contexts.