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"Dibujo" is a form of "dibujo", a noun which is often translated as "drawing". "Pinto" is a form of "pinto", an adjective which is often translated as "spotted". Learn more about the difference between "dibujo" and "pinto" below.
el dibujo()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. drawing
Ese dibujo tan bonito en el refrigerador lo hizo mi sobrina.That beautiful drawing on the refrigerator is my niece's work.
2. (activity)
a. drawing
Nunca he sido muy buena para el dibujo, pero estoy tomando un curso.I've never been very good at drawing, but I'm taking a class.
pinto()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
