Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pinta

noun
ˈpɪntə
Definition
A mark or spot on the skin, often used in the context of beauty marks or moles.
Examples
  • She has a charming little pinta on her cheek.
  • The artist painted a beautiful mural with a variety of pintas throughout.
  • His full-bodied laugh was often compared to the colorful pintas of a peacock.
Meaning
In a more specific context, ‘pinta’ can refer to a skin blemish or an area with a distinctive color or pattern.
Synonyms
  • spot
  • mark
  • blemish