Meaning
dye
- colour/color
- paint
In a sentence
Ho cambiato tinta ai capelli ieri sera.
I changed my hair color last night.
Che tinta usi per dipingere la cucina?
What paint do you use to paint the kitchen?
Questa maglia non perde tinta in lavatrice.
This shirt doesn't lose color in the washing machine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tinta | feminine · singular |
| tinte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For hair products, tinta often means hair dye; tintura is more formal/technical and can mean other tinctures too.
- For wall or art paint, colore or vernice is often more natural; tinta sounds more about shade or coloring substance.
- In clothing and design, tinta often refers to a shade or tone: tinta unita means a solid color, not dyed fabric.