Adjective
somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal
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Noun
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 This grain-free blend still offers plenty of fiber via pinto beans, peas, and lentils.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
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 See all Example Sentences for pinto
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
American Spanish, from pinto spotted, from obsolete Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *pinctus
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