pinto

[ pin-toh, peen- ]

adjective

1. marked with spots of white and other colors; mottled; spotted:

   a pinto horse.

noun

, plural pin·tos.

1. Western U.S. a pinto horse.
2. pinto bean ( def ).

pinto

/ ˈpɪntəʊ /

adjective

1. marked with patches of white; piebald

noun

1. a pinto horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinto¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; from Spanish, from Vulgar Latin pinctus (unattested) “painted”; pinta

Word History and Origins

Origin of pinto¹

C19: from American Spanish (originally: painted, spotted), ultimately from Latin pingere to paint

Example Sentences

Steven Ness, who grows pinto beans and pumpkins in central New Mexico, said the rising cost of irrigation as groundwater dwindles is an issue across the board for farmers in the region.

From Washington Times

Richard monitored the pinto beans with a timer he assiduously reset every time it went off.

From Los Angeles Times

Riding her pinto horse, Beauty, bareback provided her a temporary sense of escape.

From Los Angeles Times

Let's start with beans: black beans, lentils, chickpeas, pinto and kidney beans are all excellent sources of healthy protein, low in fat and high in fiber.

From Salon

The full menu features chips with either salsa or queso, wings or fried Brussels sprouts, four enchiladas, rice and pinto beans — available at dinner only.

From Seattle Times