Also means
tinted
Usage Note
Teñido is the past participle of teñir ('to dye') used as an adjective. It describes hair, fabric, or any material that has had colour applied: el pelo teñido de rubio (hair dyed blonde). The noun tinte refers to the dye itself, and tintorería is the dry cleaner's (which historically also dyed fabric).
Examples
"Llevaba el cabello teñido de negro."
Natural Translation
She had her hair dyed black.
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