From root: pinta
Usage Note
Pintado describes any surface that has already been colored or marked with paint.
Examples
" Pintado na ang pader. "
Natural Translation
The wall is already painted.
Literal Translation
Painted already the wall.
" Pintado ang mukha ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
The children's faces are painted.
Literal Translation
Painted the face of the children.
" Mukhang bago ang lumang bahay ngayong pintado na ito ng maliwanag na kulay na pinili ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The old house looks new now that it is painted in the bright color the family chose.
Literal Translation
Looks-like new the old house now-that painted already it of bright color that chose of family.
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