pinto
Pinto (noun) means a horse with a patchy, two-colour coat, typically white mixed with another colour. Example: “She rode a spotted pinto across the ranch.”
How to use pinto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a patchy, multi-coloured coat — most often heard describing horses or pinto beans.
Word forms
more pinto comparative, pintos plural, pintoes plural, Pintos plural, Pintoes plural, most pinto superlative
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She rode a spotted _____ across the ranch.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish pinto, "painted" or "mottled."
Rhymes for pinto
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What does “pinto” mean?
The word “pinto” means a horse with a patchy, two-colour coat, typically white mixed with another colour. In plain terms, describes a patchy, multi-coloured coat — most often heard describing horses or pinto beans.
How do you pronounce “pinto”?
“Pinto” is pronounced PIHN-toh (/ˈpɪntoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinto” in a sentence?
Here is “pinto” used in a sentence: “She rode a spotted pinto across the ranch.”
What part of speech is “pinto”?
Depending on how it is used, “pinto” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “pinto” come from?
The word “pinto” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish pinto, "painted" or "mottled.".
Is “pinto” a common word?
“Pinto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pinto” have?
“Pinto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a horse with a patchy, two-colour coat, typically white mixed with another colour.
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