Tinta (en. Ink)

/ˈtinta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Substance used for writing or drawing.
The pen ran out of ink.
El bolígrafo se quedó sin tinta.
Color or shade used in art.
The painter chose blue ink for his work.
El pintor eligió una tinta azul para su obra.
Liquid material used in prints.
The printer needs new ink to operate.
La impresora necesita tinta nueva para funcionar.

Etymology

From Latin 'tincta', meaning 'dying'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pour ink
to print something subtly or to confuse.
echar tinta
ink paper
paper used for printing.
papel de tinta
printing ink
special ink for printing machines.
tinta de imprimir

Related Words

tint
Substance used for dyeing.
tintura
drawing
Graphic representation of an object.
dibujo
color
Visual perception related to light.
color

Slang Meanings

Money.
I need a little ink to go out this weekend.
Necesito un poco de tinta para salir este fin de semana.
What is needed to complete a task.
I have to get more ink to finish the project.
Tengo que conseguir más tinta para terminar el proyecto.