From root: pinta
Usage Note
Pintura refers specifically to the liquid paint substance used for walls or art.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng pintura. "
Natural Translation
I bought paint.
Literal Translation
Bought I of paint.
" Basâ pa ang pintura sa pader. "
Natural Translation
The paint on the wall is still wet.
Literal Translation
Wet still the paint on wall.
" Naubos na ang pintura bago namin natapos ang buong dingding ng kusina. "
Natural Translation
The paint ran out before we finished the entire kitchen wall.
Literal Translation
Ran-out already the paint before we finished the whole wall of-the kitchen.
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