Pintada (en. Mural)

/pin'taða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A design or figure painted on a surface.

Example Sentence: The graffiti on the wall was an impressive piece of art.

La pintada en la pared era una obra de arte impresionante.

Definition: Inscription or slogan written in a public place.

Example Sentence: The political graffiti covered the streets of the city.

Las pintadas políticas cubrían las calles de la ciudad.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to paint' with the suffix '-ada', which indicates action or result.

Phrase: political graffiti

Meaning: Inscription that expresses a political opinion or message.

pintada política

Phrase: to do a graffiti

Meaning: To make an inscription or design on a surface.

hacer una pintada

Phrase: artistic graffiti

Meaning: Design painted for aesthetic purposes.

pintada artística

Related Word: painter

Description: Person who paints, either professionally or as a hobby.

pintor

Related Word: painting

Description: Material with which one paints; it can also refer to the artistic technique.

pintura

Slang Meaning: A graffiti to joke or mock.

Example: They made a graffiti mocking a celebrity.

Hicieron una pintada burlándose de un famoso.

Slang Meaning: Graffiti that conveys a social message or protest.

Example: That graffiti is a clear example of social discontent.

Esa pintada es un claro ejemplo de descontento social.