Magpintura (en. To paint)

mag-pin-tu-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or activity describing the process of applying paint to something.
He paints the house every spring.
Nagpintura siya ng bahay tuwing tagsibol.
The art of adding color or form to something using paint.
He likes to paint artworks in his free time.
Gustong magpintura ng mga likhang sining sa kanyang libreng oras.
A way of self-expression through visual art.
In his paintings, he expresses emotions and thoughts.
Sa kanyang mga pagpipinta, naglalabas siya ng mga damdamin at saloobin.

Etymology

From the word 'pintura' meaning 'paint' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to paint a mural
creating a large piece of art on a wall or surface.
magpintura ng mural
to paint a picture
creating an artwork using paint.
magpintura ng larawan

Related Words

paint
The material used for painting.
pintura
colors
The visual elements used in painting.
mga kulay

Slang Meanings

to color or spray
Start painting to make your room colorful!
Magpintura ka na para maging makulay ang kwarto mo!
to decorate
Are the colors ready? Let's paint for the event later!
Ready na ba ang mga kulay? Magpintura tayo sa event mamaya!
to refresh the design
I hope I come up with a good idea to paint the outside of the house!
Sana makaisip ako ng magandang idea para magpintura sa labas ng bahay!