Pintores (en. Painters)

/pinˈtoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Artists who create works using paint.
Contemporary painters experiment with different techniques and materials.
Los pintores contemporáneos experimentan con diferentes técnicas y materiales.
Professionals responsible for applying paint to surfaces.
House painters have greatly improved in terms of painting techniques.
Los pintores de casas han mejorado mucho en cuanto a técnicas de pintura.
People who are dedicated to illustration or graphic design with paint.
Painters working in the comic industry often have a unique style.
Los pintores que trabajan en la industria del cómic a menudo tienen un estilo único.

Etymology

The term 'painters' comes from the verb 'to paint', which has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rough painters
Painters who apply paint in a rustic or less detailed manner.
pintores de brocha gorda
easel painters
Painters who work on canvases using artistic techniques.
pintores de caballete

Related Words

paint
Colored substance applied to a surface for decoration or protection.
pintura
painter
A person who paints, whether as a profession or as an artistic form.
pintor
to paint
To apply paint to a surface.
pintar

Slang Meanings

Street painter
Street painters often sell their works in public squares.
Los pintores callejeros suelen vender sus obras en plazas públicas.
War painter
The war painter documents conflicts through his art.
El pintor de guerra documenta los conflictos a través de su arte.