pintas
/pintas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pints" is translated into Spanish as pintas.
pintas refers to units of measurement for liquids, a term commonly used when referring to beer measurements as seen in the UK and US.
How do you pronounce it?
/pintas/
Did you know?
- While pintas is the direct translation for the unit, if you tell a Spaniard you have a 'buena pinta', you are not talking about liquid, but rather saying that something or someone 'looks good' or 'has a good appearance'.
- The word pintas can also refer to 'patterns' or 'spots' on an animal, such as a leopard, shifting the meaning from a measurement to a physical characteristic.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, ordering a 'pinta' might actually lead to confusion in a bar, as most locals use 'caña' for a small draught beer or 'jarra' for a large glass.
Examples in context
- Una pinta de cerveza, por favorOne pint of beer, please
- Una jarra de cerveza, por favorA pint of beer, please
- ¿Puedo pedir una pinta de cerveza?Can I order a pint of beer?
- ¿Tienen jarra de cerveza?Do you have a pint of beer?
- Las pintas de cerveza son muy caras.The pints of beer are very expensive.
- ¿Cuántas pintas quieres pedir?How many pints do you want to order?
- Ellos bebieron tres pintas en el bar.They drank three pints at the bar.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a pub.
- AlejandroVamos a pedir unas pintas.Let's order some pints.
- SofíaMe parece bien, Alejandro.That sounds good, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quieres dos pintas de lager?Do you want two pints of lager?
- SofíaSolo una pinta para mí, gracias.Just one pint for me, thanks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
