Pintal (en. Spot)

pin-tal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small mark or spot on the skin or any surface.
She has a spot on her cheek that gives her a unique beauty.
May pintal siya sa kanyang pisngi na nagbibigay ng kakaibang ganda.
A type of distinction or quality referring to unique markings.
The bird's spots have colorful patterns that are impressive.
Ang pintal ng ibon ay may mga makulay na pattern na kahanga-hanga.
A method of creating marks using liquid or paint.
She used the paint to create a masterpiece on her canvas.
Ginamit niya ang pintal upang makagawa ng obra sa kanyang canvas.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pinta,' meaning 'mark' or 'spot.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

spot on the skin
A small mark or spot on the body.
pintal sa balat

Related Words

paint
The process of applying color or liquid to a surface to create marks.
pinta

Slang Meanings

A sharp or unpleasant term for something difficult to see or unappealing.
The paint on this dress looks like it was made from some airplane.
Ang pintal ng damit na ito ay parang gawa sa kung ano mang eroplano.
Too colorful or complex a design.
For me, the paint on his carved wood is just too much.
Para sa akin, ang pintal ng kanyang inukit na kahoy ay sobra-sobra na.
A casual way to say something is trivial or of little importance.
It's just paint, don't be too judgmental.
Pintal lang yan, 'wag kang masyadong mapanghusga.