Signification
To appear attractive or promising (for food/people).
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'tener buena pinta' is the ultimate compliment for a 'tapa'. If you say this to a chef or a host, they will be very pleased. While 'buena pinta' is understood, Mexicans often use 'se ve muy rico' for food or 'se ve bien' for people. 'Buena pinta' can sound slightly more European-Spanish but is still used. In Argentina, 'pinta' can also refer to a person's physical style or 'coolness'. A 'pinton' is someone who is very good-looking or well-dressed. In Colombia, 'pinta' is a very common word for an 'outfit'. If someone says '¡Qué buena pinta!', they might be complimenting your clothes specifically.
Use it for food first!
It's the easiest and most natural way to start using the phrase. Every time you see a tasty photo on Instagram, say 'Tiene buena pinta'.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'buen pinta' or 'bueno pinta'. It's always 'buena pinta' because 'pinta' is feminine.
Signification
To appear attractive or promising (for food/people).
Use it for food first!
It's the easiest and most natural way to start using the phrase. Every time you see a tasty photo on Instagram, say 'Tiene buena pinta'.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'buen pinta' or 'bueno pinta'. It's always 'buena pinta' because 'pinta' is feminine.
The 'Vibe' Check
When meeting someone new, saying 'tiene buena pinta' is a safe way to say you like their energy without being too specific.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tener'.
Esta paella ______ buena pinta.
The subject 'esta paella' is third-person singular.
Which sentence is grammatically correct when describing a man?
How do you say 'He looks like a good guy'?
'Pinta' is a feminine noun, so the adjective 'buena' must always be feminine, regardless of the person's gender.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a dark, scary alley at night. What do you say?
'Mala pinta' is used for things that look dangerous, suspicious, or of poor quality.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Quieres probar este pastel? B: Sí, ¡________________!
We use 'tiene' because the cake (el pastel) is the subject.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can have 'Buena Pinta'?
Food
- • Paella
- • Tarta
- • Fruta
People
- • Nuevo vecino
- • Candidato
- • Chico
Plans
- • Viaje
- • Fiesta
- • Proyecto
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEsta paella ______ buena pinta.
The subject 'esta paella' is third-person singular.
How do you say 'He looks like a good guy'?
'Pinta' is a feminine noun, so the adjective 'buena' must always be feminine, regardless of the person's gender.
You see a dark, scary alley at night. What do you say?
'Mala pinta' is used for things that look dangerous, suspicious, or of poor quality.
A: ¿Quieres probar este pastel? B: Sí, ¡________________!
We use 'tiene' because the cake (el pastel) is the subject.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! If a house looks well-maintained or a car looks shiny and new, you can say 'tiene buena pinta'.
It can be. It implies they look sketchy, untrustworthy, or messy. Use it with friends, but not to the person's face!
'Guapo' means physically handsome. 'Buena pinta' means they look like a good/interesting person or have a good style.
Yes, if you are wearing a nice outfit and feel like you look good, you can say '¡Hoy tengo buena pinta!'.
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though some regions might prefer 'se ve bien' or 'tiene buen aspecto'.
Yes, 'una pinta' is a pint of beer, but in the phrase 'tener buena pinta', it has nothing to do with alcohol!
If you are talking about multiple things (like 'las croquetas'), change the verb: 'Tienen buena pinta'. 'Buena pinta' usually stays singular.
Absolutely. 'La película tiene buena pinta' means the trailer or plot looks promising.
No, it's informal/neutral. Use it with friends, family, and in casual social settings.
You could say 'tiene una pinta normal' or 'no tiene mala pinta' (it doesn't look bad).
Expressions liées
tener mala pinta
contrastTo look bad or suspicious.
tener buena cara
similarTo look healthy or happy.
verse bien
synonymTo look good.
dar buena espina
similarTo give a good feeling/vibe.
