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teñido means tinted — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 10, 2026

Beautiful Spanish

teñido

adjective • /[ten-YEE-do]/

tinted

Example:

El cielo estaba teñido de fuego.

The sky was tinted with fire.

🧠 What does teñido mean?

Teñido is the past participle of the verb 'teñir' (to dye, to tint) and is most often used as an adjective. It describes something whose original color has been changed by applying dye or pigment. It is commonly used for hair, fabric, glass, and other materials.

📚 Extra examples

  • Llevaba el pelo teñido de un color azul intenso.
    She had her hair dyed an intense blue color.
  • Compramos unas cortinas de lino teñido a mano.
    We bought some hand-dyed linen curtains.
  • Los cristales teñidos del coche protegen del sol.
    The car's tinted windows protect from the sun.
  • Su discurso estaba teñido de un ligero sarcasmo.
    His speech was tinged with a slight sarcasm.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'teñido' comes from the verb 'teñir', which originates from the Latin verb 'tingere'. This same Latin root gives English words like 'tinge', 'tint', and 'stain', showing the shared linguistic history related to the concept of coloring.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "teñido"

Synonyms: coloreado, entintado
Opposites: natural, incoloro, sin teñir

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'tinted' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'tinted' or 'dyed' is 'teñido'. For example, 'tinted windows' is 'cristales teñidos'.
How do you pronounce 'teñido' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /teˈɲi.ðo/. The stress is on the second syllable ('ñi'). The 'ñ' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon', and the final 'do' has a soft 'd' sound, similar to 'th' in the English word 'the'.
How do you use 'teñido' in a sentence?
As an adjective, it follows the noun it describes. For instance: 'Prefiero la tela de color natural a la tela teñida.' (I prefer the natural-colored fabric to the dyed fabric.)
What is the English translation of 'teñido'?
The primary English translations are 'tinted' and 'dyed'.
Does 'teñido' change for gender or number?
Yes, it must agree with the noun it modifies. The forms are: teñido (masculine singular), teñida (feminine singular), teñidos (masculine plural), and teñidas (feminine plural).
Is 'teñido' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is a very common word, frequently used when discussing hair color ('pelo teñido'), clothing ('ropa teñida'), or tinted glass ('vidrio teñido').
Does 'teñido' have slang or double meanings?
Figuratively, 'teñido de' can mean 'tinged with' or 'colored by' an abstract quality. For example, 'un comentario teñido de nostalgia' means 'a comment tinged with nostalgia'.
Is 'teñido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, its use is consistent across the Spanish-speaking world for its primary meanings. There are no significant regional variations.

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