Tinte (en. Dye)

/ˈtinte/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Substance used to give color to a material.

He used a blue tint to change the color of his shirt.

Utilizó un tinte azul para cambiar el color de su camisa.

Color resulting from applying a tint.

The tint he chose for his hair was very intense.

El tinte que eligió para su cabello fue muy intenso.

Pronunciation or nuance in voice or language.

We conversed with a tint of joy in our voice.

Conversábamos con un tinte de alegría en nuestra voz.

From Latin 'tinctus', participle of 'tingere', meaning 'to dye'.

to color

To dye or add a tint to something.

dar color

in all shades

With all intensity or very pronounced.

a todo tintes

without color or tint

Without adding anything, simply.

sin color ni tinte

to dye

Applying a tint to an object.

teñir

paint

Substance applied to give color and cover surfaces.

pintura

pigment

Substance that gives color to materials.

pigmento

Change of appearance or image.

After her new tint, she feels like a different person.

Después de su nuevo tinte, se siente como una persona diferente.

Visual or emotional effect that one wishes to convey.

That comment gave a sarcastic tint to the conversation.

Ese comentario le dio un tinte sarcástico a la conversación.