tinte

Definitions of tinte
  1. noun
    the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
    synonyms: teñido, tinta, tintura
  2. noun
    a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
    synonyms: tonalidad, tono
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    matiz
    a pale or subdued color
    type of:
    colorido
    a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
  3. noun
    a pale or subdued color
    synonyms: matiz
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    tonalidad, tono
    a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
  4. noun
    the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
    synonyms: color, matiz, tono
  5. noun
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
    synonyms: color
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    añil
    a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
    azul, añil
    used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge
    urchilla
    a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
    alheña
    a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
    type of:
    colorante
    any material used for its color
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