dye

• Sustancia natural o sintética que se utiliza para dar color a materiales como telas, cabello o papel.

A noun referring to a natural or synthetic substance used to impart color to materials such as fabric, hair, or paper.

1. Coloring substanceA2formal

   A natural or synthetic substance used to change the color of something, such as fabric, hair, or food.

   Sustancia colorante

   • She used a red dye to color her hair.
   • The fabric was treated with a natural plant dye.
   • This dye is safe for use in food products.

   Sinónimoscoloringdyestuffpigmentstaintint

2. Hair coloring productA2informal

   A specific product designed to change the color of hair.

   Tinte para el cabello

   • I bought a new box of hair dye from the store.
   • The dye turned her hair a beautiful shade of blue.
   • He applied the dye carefully to avoid staining his skin.

   Sinónimoshair coloringrinsetint

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cambiar el color de algo, generalmente tejido o cabello, aplicando una sustancia colorante.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing the color of something, typically fabric or hair, by applying a coloring substance.

1. Change colorA2formal

   To change the color of something, such as fabric, hair, or other materials, by using a dye.

   Teñir

   • She dyed her hair blonde for the summer.
   • He dyed the old curtains a deep blue.
   • They dyed the fabric using natural plant extracts.

   Sinónimoscolorimbuepigmentstaintingetint

2. Stain or colorB1formal

   To apply a coloring substance to a surface or material, often for artistic or practical purposes.

   Teñir

   • The artist dyed the canvas with vibrant colors.
   • She dyed the Easter eggs with food coloring.
   • The wood was dyed to match the furniture.

   Sinónimoscolorimbuepaintshadesoakstaintingetintwash