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"Pinta" is a form of "pinta", a noun which is often translated as "spot". "Perfil" is a noun which is often translated as "profile". Learn more about the difference between "perfil" and "pinta" below.
el perfil(
pehr
-
feel
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (side view)
a. profile
El novio de Alicia es más guapo de perfil que de frente.Alicia's boyfriend is more handsome in profile than facing forward.
b. silhouette
El perfil de la sombra parecía un monstruo gigante.The silhouette of the shadow looked like a giant monster.
2. (drawing)
a. outline
Siempre empiezo mis dibujos con un perfil a lápiz.I always start my drawings with an outline in pencil.
3. (computing)
a. profile
El jefe quiere que hagas una lista del perfil de cada uno de los postulantes.Our boss wants you to make a list of each applicant's profile.
a. cross section
Tengo que dibujar la planta, el perfil y el alzado de las siguientes figuras.I have to draw the ground plan, cross section, and elevation of the following figures.
la pinta(
peen
-
tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (mark)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Puede ser que sea médico, pero tiene pinta de delincuente.He might be a doctor, but he looks like a crook.
La comida tiene buena pinta.The food looks good.
a. pint
Agrega una pinta de crema al caldo para darle sabor y textura.Add a pint of cream to the soup for flavor and texture.
4. (colloquial) (truancy) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. hooky
Se fueron de pinta al centro comercial en lugar de presentar el examen.They played hooky at the mall instead of taking their test.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
5. (colloquial) (shady character) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
