Pinto

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪntoʊ/

Definitions of pinto

noun a type of bean with mottled skin, often used in Mexican cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pinto horse at the farm.

A2 She ordered a pinto bean burrito for lunch.

B1 The pinto pony was gentle and easy to ride.

B2 The pinto car was a classic model from the 1970s.

C1 The artist painted a beautiful pinto horse in the field.

C2 The pinto pattern on the fabric was intricate and detailed.

Examples of pinto in a Sentence

formal The pinto beans are a popular choice for many Mexican dishes.

informal I love adding pinto beans to my burritos.

slang Let's grab some pinto beans for the cookout.

figurative His car may be old and pinto, but it gets him where he needs to go.

Grammatical Forms of pinto

• past tense: pinted
• plural: pintos
• comparative: more pinto
• superlative: most pinto
• present tense: pintos
• future tense: will pinto
• perfect tense: have pintoed
• continuous tense: is pintoing
• singular: pinto
• positive degree: pinto
• infinitive: to pinto
• gerund: pinting
• participle: pinted

Origin and Evolution of pinto

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'pinto' originated in Spanish, derived from the Latin word 'pinctus' meaning painted or spotted.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a horse with a coat of two colors, the term 'pinto' has evolved to refer to any animal or object with a mottled or spotted color pattern.