Magpinta (en. To paint)

/magˈpinta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create drawings or images using paint.
He wants to paint a large mural on the wall.
Nais niyang magpinta ng isang malaking mural sa pader.
To apply different colors on a surface.
Let's paint something new in his room.
Magpinta tayo ng bago sa kanyang silid.
To give life and form to something through paint.
His goal is to paint life into his works.
Ang kanyang layunin ay magpinta ng buhay sa kanyang mga obra.

Etymology

From the word 'pinta' which means 'to paint'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to paint a picture
To create a visual artwork.
magpinta ng larawan
to paint the house
To apply paint to the walls of a house.
magpinta ng bahay

Related Words

paint
The material used to create pictures or designs by applying color.
pinta
image
A visual representation that can be painted or drawn.
imahen

Slang Meanings

to do something without a plan or direction
It's like you're just painting on the wall, you don't know what will come out.
Parang magpinta ka lang sa dingding, hindi mo alam kung ano ang lalabas.
to live life happily and freely
Now, let's paint our lives, we won't think of any problems.
Ngayon, magpinta tayo sa buhay natin, wala na tayong iniisip na problema.
to express oneself or feelings through art
He's looking for a way to paint his emotions.
Naghahanap siya ng paraan para magpinta ng mga emosyon niya.