This guide provides essential Spanish and English vocabulary for painters, covering colors, tools, techniques, and materials. It’s a valuable resource for artists to communicate and collaborate effectively across language barriers.
Vocabulary
You’ll find key Spanish and English terms every painter should know. From colors to tools and techniques, these words will help you navigate the art world more effectively, bridging communication across languages.
Common Terms
Verbs
Tools & Equipment
Types of Paint and Finishes
Surfaces and Areas
Common Phrases
Common Terms
Essential terms used frequently in painting, helping you understand basic concepts and terminology in both languages.
English
Spanish
Paint (as a substance or material)
Pintura
Painting (referring to commercial painting)
Pintura
Painter
Pintor
Primer
Imprimación
Brush
Brocha
Roller
Rodillo
Spray Gun
Pistola de pintura
Finish
Acabado
Coating
Revestimiento
Sealant
Sellador
Texture
Textura
Varnish
Barniz
Lacquer
Laca
Thinner
Diluyente
Paint Color
Color de pintura
Sheen
Brillo
Matte Finish
Acabado mate
Gloss Finish
Acabado brillante
Semi-Gloss
Semi-brillante
Satin Finish
Acabado satinado
Paint Tray
Bandeja de pintura
Verbs
You’ll find important action words commonly used in painting, enabling you to describe techniques and processes with ease.
English
Spanish
To paint
Pintar
To prime
Imprimar
To coat
Recubrir
To brush
Brochar
To roll
Rodillar
To spray
Pulverizar
To strip
Decapar
To varnish
Barnizar
To lacquer
Lacar
To clean
Limpiar
To sand
Lijar
To seal
Sellar
To repair
Reparar
To dry
Secar
To mix
Mezclar
To match colors
Combinar colores
To protect
Proteger
To apply (paint)
Aplicar (pintura)
To remove
Retirar
Tools & Equipment
Learn the names of essential tools and equipment every painter uses, from brushes to protective gear, in both Spanish and English.
English
Spanish
Paint sprayer
Pulverizador de pintura
Drop cloth
Lona protectora
Ladder
Escalera
Sandpaper
Papel de lija
Masking tape
Cinta de enmascarar
Protective gear
Equipo de protección
Mixing stick
Palo mezclador
Caulking gun
Pistola de calafateo
Sponge
Esponja
Paint bucket
Cubeta de pintura
Safety goggles
Gafas de seguridad
Paint scraper
Raspador de pintura
Extension pole
Palo extensible
Roller frame
Marco para rodillo
Paint mask
Mascarilla para pintura
Types of Paint and Finishes
Explore the different types of paint and finishes, helping you understand various options and their uses in painting projects.
English
Spanish
Latex paint
Pintura de látex
Oil-based paint
Pintura a base de aceite
Water-based paint
Pintura a base de agua
Enamel paint
Pintura de esmalte
Chalk paint
Pintura de tiza
Epoxy paint
Pintura epóxica
Anti-rust paint
Pintura anti-óxido
High-gloss paint
Pintura de alto brillo
Matte finish
Acabado mate
Satin finish
Acabado satinado
Semi-gloss finish
Acabado semi-brillante
Eggshell finish
Acabado cáscara de huevo
Textured paint
Pintura texturizada
Waterproof paint
Pintura impermeable
Fire-resistant paint
Pintura resistente al fuego
Eco-friendly paint
Pintura ecológica
Surfaces and Areas
This section focuses on the various surfaces and areas painters work with, from walls to canvas, and their corresponding terms in both languages.
English
Spanish
Walls
Paredes
Ceilings
Techos
Trim
Molduras
Siding
Revestimiento exterior
Fence
Cerca
Deck
Terraza
Garage door
Puerta de garaje
Window frames
Marcos de ventana
Doors
Puertas
Cabinets
Gabinetes
Roof
Techo
Concrete
Hormigón
Stucco
Estuco
Drywall
Panel de yeso
Metal surfaces
Superficies metálicas
Wood surfaces
Superficies de madera
Common Phrases
Find helpful phrases commonly used in painting, allowing you to communicate more clearly about projects and techniques.
English
Spanish
Let’s get started!
¡Empecemos!
We’ll take care of everything.
Nos encargamos de todo.
Just give us a few minutes to prep.
Solo danos unos minutos para preparar.
Do you want us to move the furniture?
¿Quieres que movamos los muebles?
We’ll make sure everything is covered.
Nos aseguraremos de que todo esté cubierto.
This will dry in [X] hours.
Esto se secará en [X] horas.
We’ll clean up once we’re done.
Limpiamos todo cuando terminemos.
Is there a specific color you have in mind?
¿Tienes un color específico en mente?
We’ll make sure to protect your floors.
Nos aseguraremos de proteger tus pisos.
It’s going to look great once it’s finished!
¡Se verá genial cuando termine!
We’ll be finished by [time].
Terminaremos para [hora].
Can I help you with anything else?
¿Puedo ayudarte con algo más?
We’ll need to let it dry before we apply another coat.
Necesitaremos dejarlo secar antes de aplicar otra capa.
Are you happy with the color?
¿Estás satisfecho con el color?
We’ll be careful not to get paint on anything.
Tendremos cuidado de no manchar nada con pintura.
This part might take a bit longer to dry.
Esta parte puede tardar un poco más en secar.
Let me know if you notice any spots that need touching up.
Avísame si ves alguna mancha que necesite retoque.
We’ll tape off the edges for a clean finish.
Ponemos cinta en los bordes para un acabado limpio.
This is a two-coat job, so the second coat will go on tomorrow.
Este es un trabajo de dos capas, así que la segunda capa se aplicará mañana.
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