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How do you say "mat" in Spanish?
la alfombra
In Spanish, "mat" is la alfombra.
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Pronunciation
ahl-FOM-brah. Three syllables, stress on the second: ahl-FOM-brah.
Grammar notes
La alfombra is feminine. Plural is las alfombras. Alfombra refers to a carpet or mat used on floors.
Example sentence
La alfombra del salon es azul.
The living room mat is blue.
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How to remember la alfombra
Alfombra sounds like it has foam in it. Mats and carpets are soft and cushioned, like foam under your feet.
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Questions about la alfombra
How do you say "mat" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "mat" is la alfombra. It is a noun.
Is la alfombra masculine or feminine?
La alfombra is feminine. Plural is las alfombras. Alfombra refers to a carpet or mat used on floors.
How is la alfombra used in a sentence?
Use la alfombra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La alfombra del salon es azul. (The living room mat is blue.).
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