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tingir

[tin-ˈʒir]
verb
to dye, to tinge, to stain
1. to color or dye something by immersing it in a pigmented liquid or applying coloring substance
She decided to dye her hair red.
Ela decidiu tingir o cabelo de vermelho.
2. to impart a slight trace of color or quality to something
The sunset tinged the sky with orange hues.
O pôr do sol tingiu o céu com tons de laranja.
3. to affect or influence slightly; to give a hint of a particular character or quality
His remarks were tinged with sarcasm.
Suas observações foram tingidas de sarcasmo.
Synonyms
colorirpintarmatizartonalizarmanchar
Antonyms
descolorirdesbotardescorar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tingir
standard usage for dyeing hair or fabrics
Portugal
tingir
standard usage; also used for slight coloring or tinting
Brazil
pintar
colloquial alternative, especially for dyeing hair

Related Idioms & Phrases

tingir de cor - to give a particular color or tone to something
tingido de - tinged with, flavored with (metaphorical use)
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