SPANISH AND ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR PAINTERS
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.
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Common Terms
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Verbs
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Tools & Equipment
- Types of Paint and Finishes
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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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