pintor
/peen-TOHR/
painter
A pintor as a fine artist, creating a masterpiece on canvas.
📝 In Action
Pablo Picasso fue un pintor y escultor muy influyente.
B1Pablo Picasso was a very influential painter and sculptor.
Mi abuelo era un pintor de paisajes; le encantaba la naturaleza.
B2My grandfather was a landscape painter; he loved nature.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Change for People
To refer to a female artist, change the ending to 'a': 'la pintora'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Job
Mistake: "Using 'pintor' only for the person who paints houses."
Correction: 'Pintor' is the general term for anyone who paints, including fine artists. The context usually makes the meaning clear.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Art Styles
It's very common to combine 'pintor' with an art movement, like 'pintor surrealista' (surrealist painter).
This pintor is a decorator, applying a fresh coat of paint to a wall.
📝 In Action
El pintor dijo que tardaría dos días en terminar la fachada.
A2The painter said it would take him two days to finish the facade.
Llamamos a un pintor para que nos ayude a elegir el color de la sala.
A2We called a painter to help us choose the color for the living room.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Because 'pintor' is masculine, we use masculine articles: 'el pintor' or 'un pintor'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specifying the Job
If you need to be absolutely clear you mean a tradesperson, you can say 'pintor de casas' (house painter).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pintor
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'pintor' to mean a professional tradesperson?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pintor' only for men?
No. 'Pintor' is the masculine noun. If the person who paints is female, the correct word is 'pintora'. Both words are used for artists and tradespeople.
How do I know if 'pintor' means an artist or a decorator?
The context is key! If the sentence mentions galleries, canvases, or famous names (like 'el pintor Goya'), it means an artist. If it mentions walls, houses, or hourly rates, it means a decorator.