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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.

  • 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.

EnglishSpanish
Paint (as a substance or material)Pintura
Painting (referring to commercial painting)Pintura
PainterPintor
PrimerImprimación
BrushBrocha
RollerRodillo
Spray GunPistola de pintura
FinishAcabado
CoatingRevestimiento
SealantSellador
TextureTextura
VarnishBarniz
LacquerLaca
ThinnerDiluyente
Paint ColorColor de pintura
SheenBrillo
Matte FinishAcabado mate
Gloss FinishAcabado brillante
Semi-GlossSemi-brillante
Satin FinishAcabado satinado
Paint TrayBandeja de pintura

Verbs

You’ll find important action words commonly used in painting, enabling you to describe techniques and processes with ease.

EnglishSpanish
To paintPintar
To primeImprimar
To coatRecubrir
To brushBrochar
To rollRodillar
To sprayPulverizar
To stripDecapar
To varnishBarnizar
To lacquerLacar
To cleanLimpiar
To sandLijar
To sealSellar
To repairReparar
To drySecar
To mixMezclar
To match colorsCombinar colores
To protectProteger
To apply (paint)Aplicar (pintura)
To removeRetirar

Tools & Equipment

Learn the names of essential tools and equipment every painter uses, from brushes to protective gear, in both Spanish and English.

EnglishSpanish
Paint sprayerPulverizador de pintura
Drop clothLona protectora
LadderEscalera
SandpaperPapel de lija
Masking tapeCinta de enmascarar
Protective gearEquipo de protección
Mixing stickPalo mezclador
Caulking gunPistola de calafateo
SpongeEsponja
Paint bucketCubeta de pintura
Safety gogglesGafas de seguridad
Paint scraperRaspador de pintura
Extension polePalo extensible
Roller frameMarco para rodillo
Paint maskMascarilla 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.

EnglishSpanish
Latex paintPintura de látex
Oil-based paintPintura a base de aceite
Water-based paintPintura a base de agua
Enamel paintPintura de esmalte
Chalk paintPintura de tiza
Epoxy paintPintura epóxica
Anti-rust paintPintura anti-óxido
High-gloss paintPintura de alto brillo
Matte finishAcabado mate
Satin finishAcabado satinado
Semi-gloss finishAcabado semi-brillante
Eggshell finishAcabado cáscara de huevo
Textured paintPintura texturizada
Waterproof paintPintura impermeable
Fire-resistant paintPintura resistente al fuego
Eco-friendly paintPintura 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.

EnglishSpanish
WallsParedes
CeilingsTechos
TrimMolduras
SidingRevestimiento exterior
FenceCerca
DeckTerraza
Garage doorPuerta de garaje
Window framesMarcos de ventana
DoorsPuertas
CabinetsGabinetes
RoofTecho
ConcreteHormigón
StuccoEstuco
DrywallPanel de yeso
Metal surfacesSuperficies metálicas
Wood surfacesSuperficies de madera

Common Phrases

Find helpful phrases commonly used in painting, allowing you to communicate more clearly about projects and techniques.

EnglishSpanish
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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