pintura en aerosol
/pintuɾa en aeɾosol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, spray paint is pintura en aerosol.
This phrase refers to paint applied in the form of a spray (noun).
Meaning: paint applied in the form of a spray (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pintura (paint) and en aerosol (in aerosol/spray form).
Which one should you use?
Aerosol can be used as a shorthand for the full phrase, and pintura en spray may also be shortened to just spray.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the most commonly used term for spray paint is pintura en aerosol. In Mexico, pintura en spray is the go-to term to express spray paint.
How do you pronounce it?
/pintuɾa en aeɾosol/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the English word 'spray' has been transformed into the verb sprayear to describe the act of using an aerosol can.
- While pintura en aerosol is standard, people in parts of the Caribbean may call it pintura de botes or pintura en lata based on the shape of the container.
- The word aerosol is a scientific hybrid, combining the Greek word aer for 'air' and the Latin word solvere for 'to loosen'.
Examples in context
- Voy a pintar mi bicicleta con pintura en aerosol.I'm going to paint my bicycle with spray paint.
- Compré una lata de pintura en spray para retocar mi mural.I bought a can of spray paint to touch up my mural.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir aerosol para pintar mi proyecto?Do you know where I can find spray paint for my project?
- Mamá no está contenta porque usé spray para pintar el graffiti.Mom is not happy because I used spray paint for the graffiti.
- Necesito comprar pintura en aerosol roja.I need to buy red spray paint.
- La pintura en aerosol se secó rápido.The spray paint dried quickly.
- Usa pintura en aerosol para el diseño.Use spray paint for the design.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are working on an art project.
- AlejandroElena, ¿dónde está la pintura en aerosol?Elena, where is the spray paint?
- ElenaEstá sobre la mesa, Alejandro.It is on the table, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, voy a pintar el fondo ahora.Thanks, I am going to paint the background now.
- ElenaRecuerda abrir bien las ventanas.Remember to open the windows wide.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
