ink
1. a colored liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing
The pen ran out of ink.
A caneta ficou sem tinta.
2. paint or dye used for covering surfaces
We bought red paint for the walls.
Compramos tinta vermelha para as paredes.
3. a substance used in tattooing
The tattoo artist used high-quality ink.
O tatuador usou tinta de alta qualidade.
4. color or shade in general
What tint of blue do you prefer?
Que tonalidade de azul você prefere?
In Brazil, 'tinta' is widely used in both artistic and practical contexts. The word is common in everyday conversation when discussing everything from school supplies to home renovation projects. Brazilian culture has a strong tradition of visual arts and street art (grafite), making 'tinta' a frequently used term in creative communities.
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