Paint over Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪnt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PAYNT OH-ver
pˈeɪnt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
PAYNT OH-vuh
Definition
To cover something with a new layer of paint, especially to hide or remove what is underneath.
Usage & Nuances
Common in home improvement and art. Can be literal (walls, graffiti) or figurative (hiding mistakes). Often used with 'something' ('paint over the marks'). Usually needs an object. Not to be confused with 'paint', which just means to apply paint.
Spanish: pintar encima de - cubrir con pinturaPortuguese (BR): pintar por cima de - cobrir com tintaPortuguese (PT): pintar por cima de - cobrir com tintaChinese (Simplified): 在...上再次刷漆 - 用漆覆盖Chinese (Traditional): 在...上再次刷漆 - 用漆覆蓋Hindi: पर पेंट करना - रंग से ढक देनाArabic: يدهن فوق - يغطي بالطلاءBengali: মুছে রং করা - ঢেকে রং করাRussian: закрасить - замазать (краской)Japanese: 上から塗る - 塗り重ねるVietnamese: sơn chồng lên - sơn phủ lênKorean: 위에 칠하다 - 덮어 칠하다Turkish: üstünü boyamak - kapatmak için boyamakUrdu: اوپر رنگ کرنا - چھپا دینا (رنگ سے)Indonesian: mengecat di atas - menutup dengan cat
Example Sentences
She decided to paint over the old graffiti on the wall.
basic
You can't just paint over a dirty surface.
basic
He used white paint to paint over the markings.
basic
If you make a mistake, you can just paint over it and start again.
natural
They tried to paint over the cracks, but you can still see them.
natural
You can't just paint over the problem and pretend it isn't there.
natural