pintura lavable
/pintuɾa labable/from spelling rules
The English phrase "washable paint" is translated into Spanish as pintura lavable.
pintura lavable refers to paint that can be cleaned with water and soap without removing the color from the wall.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun pintura (paint) and the adjective lavable (washable).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective lavable must agree in gender with the noun pintura, which is feminine. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix '-s', resulting in pinturas lavables.
Did you know?
- The word lavable shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lavatory'. Both words trace back to the Latin 'lavare', which means 'to wash'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may use the term pintura plástica to describe a type of washable emulsion paint.
- The Spanish word pintura describes both the liquid paint used to cover a wall and a finished piece of art known as a 'painting'.
Examples in context
- Para esta actividad, necesitarás pintura lavable.For this activity, you will need washable paint.
- Vamos a pintar con esta pintura que se lava fácilmente.Let's paint with this paint that washes easily.
- Necesitamos comprar pintura lavable para el cuarto de los niños.We need to buy washable paint for the children's room.
- Prefiero comprar pintura lavable para el cuarto de los niños.I prefer to buy washable paint for the children's room.
- Esta pintura lavable es ideal para la cocina.This washable paint is ideal for the kitchen.
- Busco una pintura lavable que sea de buena calidad.I am looking for a washable paint that is good quality.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a hardware store discussing a renovation.
- Elena¿Qué tipo de pintura quieres para el pasillo, Daniel?What kind of paint do you want for the hallway, Daniel?
- DanielMe gustaría usar una pintura lavable para evitar problemas.I would like to use a washable paint to avoid problems.
- ElenaEs una excelente idea, la pintura lavable es muy útil.It is an excellent idea, washable paint is very useful.
- DanielSí, así podemos limpiar las paredes fácilmente.Yes, that way we can clean the walls easily.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lavable, pintura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
