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pintura

peen-TOO-rah/pinˈtuɾa/

paint

Also: coating
NounfA1
An open can filled with vibrant blue paint, showing a small drip running down the exterior of the can.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos comprar más pintura azul para terminar la pared.

A1

We need to buy more blue paint to finish the wall.

Esta pintura es a base de agua y seca muy rápido.

A2

This paint is water-based and dries very quickly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tinte (dye/tint)

Common Collocations

  • bote de pintura – can of paint
  • capa de pintura – coat of paint

painting, picture

NounfA2
A finished, colorful, abstract painting depicting a sun and a tree, resting on a wooden easel.

📝 In Action

Fuimos al museo a ver la nueva colección de pinturas.

A2

We went to the museum to see the new collection of paintings.

Esta pintura abstracta es mi favorita.

B1

This abstract painting is my favorite.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cuadro (painting/picture (often framed))
  • obra (work of art)

Common Collocations

  • pintura al óleo – oil painting
  • pintura rupestre – cave painting

painting

Also: make-up
NounfB1
A hand holding a brush actively spreading bright yellow paint onto a clean white wall.

📝 In Action

La pintura del coche es muy costosa.

B1

The painting (job) of the car is very expensive.

Contrataron a un equipo para la pintura exterior de la escuela.

B2

They hired a team for the exterior painting of the school.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pintado (the act of painting)
  • decoración (decoration)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pintura" in Spanish:

coating→make-up→paint→painting→picture→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pintura

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'pintura' to mean the finished artwork, not the substance?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *pictūra*, which meant 'the act of painting' or 'a picture'. It shares a root with 'picture' and 'pictorial' in English, showing its long history tied to image-making.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: pitturaPortuguese: pintura

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'pintura' different from 'cuadro'?

'Pintura' is the general term for the art form or the substance (paint). 'Cuadro' specifically refers to a framed picture or painting, usually hanging on a wall.

Does 'pintura' ever mean make-up?

Yes, but rarely and mostly in older or informal contexts. The common, modern word for make-up or cosmetics is 'maquillaje'.