Tintas (en. Inks)

/ˈtintas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Substance used to give color in writing or printing.
Inks are mixed to obtain different colors.
Las tintas se mezclan para obtener diferentes colores.
Liquid preparation used in printers to produce images or text on paper.
I need to buy inks for my printer.
Necesito comprar tintas para mi impresora.
Substance applied to dye or mark fabrics.
We use special inks to print t-shirts.
Usamos tintas especiales para estampar camisetas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tinta', which refers to the colored substance used for writing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

printing ink
Ink specifically used for printers.
tinta de impresión
indelible ink
Ink that cannot be erased or removed.
tinta indeleble
album ink
Ink used in the creation of photo albums.
tinta para álbum

Related Words

ink
Liquid substance used for writing or printing.
tinta
colorant
Substance that is used to change the color of something.
colorante
dye
Process of dyeing a material with color.
tintura

Slang Meanings

Reference to the ink used in graffiti.
I bought some inks to do graffiti on the wall.
Compré unas tintas para hacer graffiti en la pared.
Ink used to mark important documents.
I need a red ink to highlight clarifications in the contract.
Necesito una tinta roja para marcar aclaraciones en el contrato.