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/Sounds like "peen" (as in "pea") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

Graffiti or painted text on a wall, especially political or social messages. In Argentina, 'pintadas' are everywhere: they mark protests, announce elections, proclaim love, and document history on the city's surfaces. Some are art, some are propaganda, all are Argentina.

Examples

The whole block was covered in political graffiti.

Overnight, a pintada appeared saying the president was a thief.

Regional synonyms

A wooden or plastic crate used to transport fruits, vegetables, or other goods. In Central America the guacal is the standard container at street markets and corner stores. In Guatemala and Honduras it also informally means a hard knock on the head.