have a gift for painting
The Spanish phrase 'tener un don para la pintura' translates to 'have a gift for painting' in English. It is used to describe a natural talent or aptitude that a person may possess towards painting. This could refer to physical painting such as artwork, or metaphorically to having a skill in a specific area.
My cousin really seems to have a gift for painting.
In this phrase, the expression 'tener un don para la pintura' is used to express that someone has a special talent or ability for painting.
I always knew that Maria had a gift for painting.
This example suggests that the speaker has long believed Maria to possess innate talent in painting — again making use of the phrase 'tenía un don para la pintura'.
Despite having a gift for painting, Juana decided to be an engineer.
In this sample, 'tener un don para la pintura’ is used to highlight Juana's innate ability for painting which she chose not to pursue professionally, instead opting to become an engineer.