Pintor (en. Painter)

pin-tor

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who paints as a profession or hobby.
The painter created a beautiful image on the canvas.
Ang pintor ay gumawa ng isang magandang larawan sa canvass.
A person who depicts or brings objects to life through the use of colors.
As a painter, he needs to know the right colors to use.
Bilang pintor, kailangan niyang malaman ang tamang mga kulay na gagamitin.
An artist who uses various types of paint in his art.
The painter uses oil, acrylic, and watercolor in his creations.
Ang pintor ay gumagamit ng langis, akriliko, at tubig sa kanyang mga likha.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'pintor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Painter of nature
A painter who depicts landscapes of nature.
Pintor ng kalikasan
Painter of emotions
A painter who depicts emotions in his art.
Pintor ng damdamin

Related Words

paint
The material used in painting.
pinta
canvas
The surface or base on which the painter paints.
canvas

Slang Meanings

whiner
For me, that painter is just like a whiner in his works.
Para sa akin, iyong pintor na 'yon, parang nguyngoy lang sa kanyang mga gawa.
baby
That painter is just a beginner, like a baby still learning.
Yung pintor na 'yan, baguhan pa lang, parang sanggol na natututo pa.
artist
He’s a painter but in our group, he becomes an artist who really has distance.
Pintor siya pero sa aming grupo, nagiging artist na talagang may distansya.