painters
word · lemma: painter
/ˈpeɪntɝz/
/pˈeɪntəz/
Definition
People whose job is to paint, usually walls or buildings, or artists who create pictures with paint.
Usage & Nuances
'Painters' can mean people who paint buildings (professionals) or artists. Context is important to know which is meant. Common phrases: 'house painters', 'famous painters'. Not interchangeable with 'artists' unless referring to those who paint as art.
Spanish: pintoresPortuguese (BR): pintoresPortuguese (PT): pintoresChinese (Simplified): 画家 - 油漆工Chinese (Traditional): 畫家 - 油漆工Hindi: चित्रकारArabic: الرسامون - عمال الطلاءBengali: চিত্রশিল্পী - রং মিস্ত্রিRussian: художники - малярыJapanese: 画家 - ペンキ職人Vietnamese: họa sĩ - thợ sơnKorean: 화가 - 도장공Turkish: ressamlar - boyacılarUrdu: مصورین - رنگ سازIndonesian: pelukis - tukang cat
Example Sentences
The painters finished the living room yesterday.
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Some painters use bright colors in their art.
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My building hired new painters last week.
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Many famous painters lived in Paris during the 19th century.
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The painters will need another day to finish all the details.
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Are those painters working on a mural or just painting the wall?
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