pinto
/pinto/from spelling rules
The Spanish word pinto means a horse with patchy coloration including white.
Meaning: horse with patchy coloration including white (noun)
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use 'pinto' as a specific breed name or a general descriptor, in Spanish the word refers specifically to the animal's coat pattern.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is pintos.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pinto/.
Did you know?
- In Central America, gallo pinto is a staple breakfast of rice and beans. Its name literally translates to 'spotted rooster', comparing the mixed colors of the grains to the coat of a pinto horse.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you describe a person as being pinto, you might unintentionally suggest they are a 'mixed-race' individual or even a 'scoundrel', depending on the local slang.
- The word pinto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'paint' through the Latin term *pinctus, which means 'painted'.
Examples in context
- Las alubias pintas son deliciosasPinto beans are delicious
- Me encanta el sabor de los frijoles pintosI love the taste of pinto beans
- Las judías pintas son muy populares en la gastronomía españolaPinto beans are very popular in Spanish cuisine
- alubia pintaPinto beans
- El pinto corre por el campo.The spotted horse runs through the field.
- Vi un pinto muy hermoso ayer.I saw a very beautiful spotted horse yesterday.
- Ese pinto tiene manchas blancas grandes.That spotted horse has large white patches.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are visiting a farm.
- Mateo¿Viste aquel pinto allá?Did you see that spotted horse over there?
- MaríaSí, el pinto es precioso.Yes, the spotted horse is gorgeous.
- MateoMaría, mira cómo salta.María, look at how it jumps.
- MaríaEs un animal muy ágil.It is a very agile animal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pinto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
