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Why is a dry cleaner called a tintorería in Spain?

[00:00:04] Ink and Dye: Tintorería means "dye cleaners," from the Latin tinta . [00:00:29] Perpetual Mourning: Widows traditionally wore black for life . In many villages, old ladies still wear black swimsuits and hats . [00:01:14] The Widow System: A widow is known as la viuda de rather than Señora . [00:01:42] Sun Damage: The intense Spanish sun turns black clothes grey . [00:01:54] Redyeing Clothes: People used to take greyed items to a tintorería to be redyed black . [00:02:07] Modern Services: Today they primarily do dry cleaning (limpieza en seco). "What a lot of people don't know when they see tintorería, which a lot of Brits just think means dry cleaners. Tintorería actually means dye cleaners. It comes from the Latin tinta, the Spanish word also tinta, which means ink or dye. In Spain, when people passed away, the family would wear black. The men only wore black for about six months or a year, but the women wore black for the rest of their life. When a woman became a widow, an absolute widow, she wore black for the rest of her life. In 2024, you'll still see these little old ladies in villages wearing black from head to toe, even if their husband died 40 years ago. You'll even see them on the beach wearing black swimsuits and black hats. The system is very strict: you're no longer known as Señora whatever your name was, you're known as la viuda de—the widow of. What happens with black in Spain when you wash it and hang it on the line? Our Spanish sun just erodes, eats everything, and it ends up going grey. So we couldn't afford to keep buying clothes, so we'd take our grey clothes to the tintorería to have them dyed black again. That is why they are called tintorería. Now, obviously, they don't do as much dyeing now because black clothes are much cheaper, so now they do dry cleaning—limpieza en seco—but the original name was a place where you took your clothes to be dyed." James Spanish School: Speak Real Castellano Ready to stop being a perpetual tourist and start speaking the Spanish that people actually use? James Spanish School is the specialised online system for English-speaking expats who are serious about mastering Castellano. Developed over 25 years of face-to-face instruction in the heart of the community, this method is designed to get you speaking with confidence and clarity. I provide the linguistic tools you need to bypass the frustration of the expat bubble and navigate daily life using the language as it is actually spoken in Spain. If you are tired of textbook Spanish that nobody uses in the street, it is time for a different approach. Join the hundreds of students who have already moved beyond basic phrases to achieve real fluency. Start your journey to speaking authentic Castellano today at: https://jamesspanishschool.com LEGAL DISCLAIMER The content provided by James Spanish School is for educational and informational purposes only, focusing on the instruction of the Castellano language. No Professional Advice: We do not provide legal, financial, tax, or residency advice. The information shared is of a general nature and should not be used as a substitute for professional counsel. Consult a Professional: For specific administrative, financial, or legal matters regarding your life in Spain, always consult a qualified professional, such as a registered solicitor (Abogado) or administrative agent (Gestor). No Liability: James Spanish School accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken or decisions made based on the information provided in this video. Copyright © 2026 James Spanish School. All Rights Reserved.