Pintadas (en. Painted)
pin-ta-das
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Inscriptions or drawings that are generally made with spray or brush on various surfaces.
The graffiti on the wall was a political message.
Las pintadas en la pared eran un mensaje político.
Marks or signals made with paint.
The artist's graffiti fills the city with color.
Las pintadas del artista llenan la ciudad de color.
Graffiti that is often found in urban places.
The graffiti in the neighborhood reflects the local culture.
Las pintadas en el barrio reflejan la cultura local.
Etymology
From the verb 'pintar', which comes from the Latin 'pingere' (to paint or color).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make inscriptions or drawings
To make inscriptions or drawings on surfaces.
hacer pintadas
political graffiti
Graffiti that conveys political messages.
pintadas políticas
artistic graffiti
Works of art, such as murals, in public spaces.
pintadas artísticas
Related Words
to paint
To apply color to a surface, using paint.
pintar
graffiti
An inscription or drawing made in a public place, usually without authorization.
graffiti
mural
An artistic work created on a wall or ceiling.
mural
Slang Meanings
Street marks
In this area, there are many graffiti expressing their discontent.
En esta zona hay muchas pintadas que expresan su descontento.
Visual message
The graffiti I see around the city is a strong visual message.
Las pintadas que veo por la ciudad son un mensaje visual fuerte.