How to Say "painter" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “painter” is “pintor” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
Fine artist
Examples
Pablo Picasso fue un pintor y escultor muy influyente.
Pablo Picasso was a very influential painter and sculptor.
Mi abuelo era un pintor de paisajes; le encantaba la naturaleza.
My grandfather was a landscape painter; he loved nature.
Gender Change for People
To refer to a female artist, change the ending to 'a': 'la pintora'.
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.
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