No. 10,274 in Catalan
pinta
"Comb" or "appearance/looks" depending on context.
In a sentence
La Maria té una pinta de cabells nova.
Maria has a new hair comb.
In this sentence, 'pinta' refers to a comb, a tool used to style hair.
Aquesta situació té mala pinta.
This situation seems bad.
Here, 'pinta' is used colloquially to refer to appearance or the impression given by something.
Ell pinta un quadre al taller.
He is painting a picture in the studio.
In this context, 'pinta' represents the act of painting, indicating the action being performed.
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