pintada
“pintada” means “graffiti” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
graffiti
Also: slogan, mural
📝 In Action
Había una pintada política en el muro de la escuela.
B1There was a political slogan painted on the school wall.
El ayuntamiento borró todas las pintadas del centro.
B2The city council erased all the graffiti from the downtown area.
Hacer pintadas en edificios históricos es ilegal.
B1Making graffiti on historical buildings is illegal.
painted
Also: wearing makeup
📝 In Action
La puerta está recién pintada, no la toques.
A2The door is freshly painted, don't touch it.
Me gusta esa casa pintada de blanco.
A1I like that house painted white.
Ella siempre va muy pintada a las fiestas.
B1She always wears a lot of makeup to parties.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pintada
Question 1 of 3
If you see a political message spray-painted on a wall, what is it called?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'pintar', which comes from the Latin 'pinctare', a frequentative form of 'pingere' (to paint/embroider).
First recorded: 13th century (as a form of the verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pintada' always a bad thing like vandalism?
Not necessarily. While it often refers to illegal graffiti, it can also refer to authorized street art or murals depending on the context.
How do I say 'freshly painted' in Spanish?
Use 'recién pintada' for feminine things (like a room/habitación) and 'recién pintado' for masculine things (like a floor/suelo).
What is the difference between 'pintada' and 'pintura'?
'Pintura' is the physical liquid paint or a work of art on canvas. 'Pintada' is specifically a message or drawing found on a wall in a public space.