What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tinta
Example
La tinta de esta pluma se acabó. [tinta: noun]
Example
El dibujo está hecho con tinta negra. [tinta: noun]
Example
El vestido es de un color tinta muy oscuro. [tinta: adjective]
ink
Example
I need to refill my ink cartridge. [ink: noun]
Example
The document was printed in black ink. [ink: noun]
Example
She wore a dress in an inky shade of blue. [inky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ink is more commonly used than tinta in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries. However, tinta is still widely used in Spanish-speaking countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tinta and ink?
Both tinta and ink are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
