noun
- Plural of pintado; fish of the mackerel family, especially the king mackerel or cero, found in Atlantic and Pacific waters.
- Plural of pintado; horses or other animals with a spotted or piebald coat pattern.
Usage: ichthyology; primarily used in fishing and culinary contexts
Usage: equestrian; less common in modern English
Examples
- The fishermen caught several pintados off the coast.
- Pintados are prized for their firm, flavorful meat.
- The restaurant served grilled pintados with lemon and garlic.
- In the tournament, the rider mounted one of the ranch's pintados.
- Pintados thrive in warm Atlantic waters.