Pintor (en. Painter)

/pinˈtoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An artist who specializes in creating visual works by applying pigment to a surface.

The painter exhibited his works at a downtown gallery.

El pintor exhibió sus obras en una galería del centro.

A person who paints houses, buildings, or structures.

The painter arrived home to start working on the facade.

El pintor llegó a casa para comenzar a trabajar en la fachada.

A person who engages in painting as a profession or hobby.

Since he was a child, the painter has shown a passion for art.

Desde niño, el pintor se mostró apasionado por el arte.

From Latin 'pictor', meaning 'one who paints'.

big brush painter

A person who paints large areas, such as walls or houses, usually quickly.

pintor de brocha gorda

to paint red

To make a radical change to something, especially in the context of personal or professional transformations.

pintar de rojo

painter of dreams

A term used to refer to someone who imagines or creates fantastic realities through art.

pintor de sueños

painting

Substance used for coloring or decorating, applied to a surface.

pintura

brush

Tool used by painters to apply paint.

pincel

canvas

Fabric on which a painter creates their work.

lienzo

A painter who rushes through the work.

That painter works quickly; he seems to be in a hurry to finish.

Ese pintor trabaja rápido, parece que tiene prisa por terminar.

Amateur painter.

My brother is a weekend painter; he likes to paint in his free time.

Mi hermano es un pintor de fin de semana, le gusta pintar en su tiempo libre.