la pintura

the paint

Example Sentence

La pintura nueva huele fuerte las primeras horas.

The new paint smells strong the first hours.

Meaning

La pintura means "the paint." It can refer to the material you apply, and sometimes to a painting or artwork (context helps).

Common Phrases

  • pintura nueva — new paint
  • olor a pintura — paint smell

Example

La pintura blanca cubre mejor con dos capas.

White paint covers better with two coats.

Common Mistake

Confusing verb and noun: la pintura is the noun (paint), while pintar is the verb; avoid la pintar.