Pinturas (en. Paintings)

pin-TOO-ras

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Liquid or paste substances used to color or decorate.

Acrylic paints are very popular among artists.

Las pinturas acrílicas son muy populares entre los artistas.

Works of art created with painting techniques.

The paintings in the museum are stunning.

Las pinturas del museo son impresionantes.

Layer of material applied to a surface for protection or beautification.

The paint on the wall is starting to peel.

La pintura de la pared está comenzando a despegar.

From Latin 'pictura', which means 'painting' or 'painted image'.

oil painting

A painting technique that uses oils as a medium.

pintura al óleo

spray paint

Paint in aerosol form that is applied with a spray.

pintura en spray

repair the paint

To make repairs or touch-ups to a painted surface.

reparar la pintura

painter

A person who is dedicated to painting, especially as a profession.

pintor

brush

Tool used to apply paint.

pincel

canvas

Fabric on which painting is done.

canvas

Low-quality paint.

That work is just a 'slapdash' paint job.

Esa obra es solo una pintura de 'pinta y ya'.

Painted or graffiti on a wall.

The neighborhood has many paintings that bring life to the streets.

El barrio tiene muchas pinturas que dan vida a las calles.