Pintar
Example: Ella va a pintar un mural gran a la paret del carrer.
Definition
"Pintar" means to apply color or paint to a surface, typically with a brush or similar tool, in order to create an image, decoration, or protective coating. For example, in the phrase 'Ella va a pintar un mural gran a la paret del carrer,' it refers to painting a large mural on the street wall.
Etymology
The word "pintar" comes from the Latin verb 'pingere,' meaning to paint or decorate. This root has given rise to various similar words in Romance languages. Did you know? The Latin root 'pingere' is also the source of the English word 'paint.'
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"Pintar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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