píntame
/pintame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "color me" can be translated into Spanish as píntame.
This phrase is used when requesting that someone apply color or paint to a surface or a drawing.
Which one should you use?
The form píntame is used for informal requests, while pínteme is the form used when speaking to someone formally.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form píntame is an imperative command form used with the informal tú subject. For formal address, use the form pínteme.
How do you pronounce it?
/pintame/
Did you know?
- The word píntame is the root of the common idiom píntame un cuadro, which is used sarcastically to tell someone to stop exaggerating or telling a long, unbelievable story.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, pintar is used as a slang term to mean 'to be likely' or 'to be in the plans'. For example, pinta que va a llover means 'it looks like it is going to rain'.
- In certain regional slangs, pintar can mean to show up or appear unexpectedly. This transforms the literal act of applying color into a description of someone's physical arrival.
Examples in context
- Píntame la cara de azul.Paint my face blue.
- Píntame el dibujo rápidamente.Color the drawing for me quickly.
- Píntame las uñas de rojo, por favor.Paint my nails red, please.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are coloring together in a book.
- MaríaMira mi dibujo, Mateo.Look at my drawing, Mateo.
- MateoEstá muy bonito, María.It is very pretty, María.
- MaríaPíntame el vestido de rojo.Color the dress red for me.
- MateoClaro, yo lo hago.Sure, I will do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
