pinto

1 of 2

noun

pin·​to ˈpin-(ˌ)tō 

plural pintos also pintoes

: a horse or pony of various breeding that is marked with patches of white and another color compare paint, piebald, skewbald

Illustration of pinto

pinto

2 of 2

adjective

: pied, mottled

Synonyms

Adjective

• blotched
• blotchy
• dappled
• dapple
• marbled
• mottled
• piebald
• pied
• splotched
• spotted

Examples of pinto in a Sentence

Adjective

somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Before your next pot of pintos, learn if a common cooking ingredient could reduce gas. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024

Advertisement Add a comforting side of frijoles puercos — pintos blasted with chorizo, cheese and olives and whipped to the consistency of porridge — to complete a spread that covers the fundamental flavors put forth by the restaurant’s partners. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023

Adjective

Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers. —Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023

Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun

American Spanish, from pinto spotted, from obsolete Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *pinctus

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1865, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pinto

• pinto bean

Kids Definition

pinto

1 of 2 noun

pin·​to ˈpin-tō 

plural pintos also pintoes

: a horse or pony marked with patches of white and another color

pinto

2 of 2 adjective

: pied, mottled

Medical Definition

pinto

noun

pin·​to ˈpin-(ˌ)tō 

: pinta