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    Pinto (en. I paint)

    /ˈpin.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A horse of color with spots of different shades.
    The pinto that my friend rides is very fast.
    El pinto que monta mi amigo es muy veloz.
    A variety of bean that has dark spots on its light skin.
    In the pantry, there are pinto beans ready to cook.
    En la despensa hay frijoles pintos listos para cocinar.
    In some countries, it refers to a type of pig that has a mottled coat.
    Pinto pigs are highly valued in the market.
    Los cerdos pintos son muy valorados en el mercado.

    Etymology

    The word 'pinto' comes from the Latin 'pinctus', meaning 'painted' or 'spotted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pinto horse
    A horse that has spots of different colors.
    caballo pinto
    Pinto bean
    A light-colored bean with dark spots.
    grano pinto
    Pinto pig
    A pig with spotted fur.
    cerdo pinto

    Related Words

    Painted
    Having colors or spots.
    pintado
    Spot
    A color or shape that differs from the rest of the surface.
    mancha
    Multicolor
    Having several colors.
    multicolor

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is in poor condition or broken.
    That car is pinto, it doesn't work anymore.
    Ese coche está pinto, ya no sirve.
    Used to describe someone with a scruffy appearance.
    That guy always looks pinto, as if he hasn’t bathed.
    Ese chico siempre anda pinto, como si no se hubiera bañado.