pinta
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7.3
A glass of beer or a small tub of ice cream
- noun
- /ˈpɪntə/
- Philippine
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pinta
Synonyms
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1.0
An American measure for liquids equal to 16 fluid ounces
refers to a serving size for beverages or informal dessert portions
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Etymology
Pinta for a drink comes from the old measure word pint (also pinte in older French), which named a single serving of liquid. So a pinta is simply a 'pint' size serving, often used for beer or ice cream.