coat of paint

• Capa de pintura aplicada sobre una superficie; a menudo se usa en sentido figurado para describir una mejora superficial o un arreglo rápido que cambia la apariencia sin abordar los problemas de fondo.

A single layer of paint applied to a surface, often used figuratively to describe a superficial improvement or quick fix that changes appearance without addressing deeper issues.

1. Layer of paintA2formal

   A single application of paint to a surface.

   capa de pintura

   • The wall needs a fresh coat of paint.
   • He applied a second coat of paint to the door.
   • A coat of paint can completely change the look of a room.

2. Superficial improvementB2informal

   A minor or cosmetic change that improves the appearance of something without altering its substance.

   mano de pintura

   • The company just gave the old website a new coat of paint.
   • His argument was just a coat of paint on the same old idea.
   • The house needs more than a coat of paint; it needs structural repairs.