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tapiz

English translation of tapiz

tapestry

The Spanish word 'tapiz' translates to 'tapestry' in English. A tapestry is a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, often used as a wall decoration or as a form of historical or cultural storytelling. 'Tapiz' can be found in many Spanish conversations and literature referring to arts, decorations and historical narratives.


Example sentences using: tapiz

El tapiz de la pared es muy colorido.

English translation of El tapiz de la pared es muy colorido.

The wall tapestry is very colorful.

This sentence uses 'tapiz' to refer to a tapestry on a wall. Tapestries are often used for decoration and can bring a lot of color to a room, hence why the speaker is commenting on how colorful it is.

Estamos buscando un tapiz para nuestro nuevo apartamento.

English translation of Estamos buscando un tapiz para nuestro nuevo apartamento.

We are looking for a tapestry for our new apartment.

In this sentence, the speakers are using 'tapiz' to talk about a tapestry they are wanting to get for their new apartment. They could be referring to either a wall tapestry or a floor tapestry, i.e., a rug.

La textura del tapiz es suave y acogedora.

English translation of La textura del tapiz es suave y acogedora.

The texture of the tapestry is soft and cozy.

The speaker here is using 'tapiz' to describe a specific tapestry, likely a rug given the context. By describing its texture as 'soft and cozy', they are implying that it adds a warm and inviting atmosphere to the room.

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