Pintura (en. Paint)

/pinˈtuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A visual representation made with pigments.

The artist's painting is exhibited in the museum.

La pintura del artista se exhibe en el museo.

A substance used for painting.

I bought blue paint for the wall.

Compré pintura azul para la pared.

The activity of creating works of art through the application of colors.

She likes painting for the tranquility it brings her.

Le gusta la pintura por la tranquilidad que le brinda.

From the Latin 'pictūra', which means 'action of painting'.

to give something a coat of paint

To improve the appearance of an object by applying paint.

darle pintura a algo

oil painting

A painting technique that uses oils as a medium.

pintura al óleo

acrylic painting

A painting that uses acrylics as a base, dries quickly.

pintura acrílica

painter

A person dedicated to painting.

pintor

to paint

To apply paint to a surface.

pintar

picturesque

Having a visual appeal similar to that of a painting.

pintoresco

A creative lifestyle.

She lives in a world of painting, always creating.

Ella vive en un mundo de pintura, siempre creando.

Lack of sincerity.

Don’t come at me with painting, I know what you’re thinking.

No me vengas con pintura, sé lo que estás pensando.