Pintan (en. They paint)
/pinˈtan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of applying color to a surface using paint.
They paint the house every summer.
Ellos pintan la casa cada verano.
To make an artistic representation through painting.
Artists paint beautiful landscapes.
Los artistas pintan hermosos paisajes.
To create an image or design using a liquid medium.
Children paint with watercolors in art class.
Los niños pintan con acuarelas en la clase de arte.
Etymology
From the Latin 'pingere', which means 'to draw' or 'to paint'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to paint a picture
Refers to the action of creating a work of art on a flat surface.
pintar un cuadro
they paint my feelings
Expresses the idea that emotions are expressed through painting.
pintan mis sentimientos
things don't look good
Indicates that things are not going as expected.
no pintan bien
Related Words
painting
Substance used to apply color to a surface.
pintura
painter
Person who is dedicated to painting.
pintor
to paint
Action of applying paint.
pintar
Slang Meanings
To paint something in a figurative sense, like a plan.
They don't just paint reality, they also create new stories.
No solo pintan la realidad, también crean nuevas historias.
To be 'painting' in the sense of being distracted.
In the meeting, everyone was painting in their own world.
En la reunión, todos estaban pintando en su propio mundo.