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How do you say "rug" in Spanish?
la alfombra
In Spanish, "rug" is la alfombra.
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Pronunciation
Shape your mouth for "la alfombra" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Grammar notes
la alfombra is feminine. Its plural is alfombras.
Example sentence
Una alfombra suave cubría el suelo de madera.
A soft rug covered the wooden floor.
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How to remember la alfombra
Picture the scene from the example - "A soft rug covered the wooden floor." - and tie the image directly to "alfombra".
Related words
- mattress el colchón
- pillow la almohada
- sheet la sábana
- curtain el telón
- wardrobe el armario
- closet el armario
- faucet el grifo
- sink el fregadero
- drain el desagüe
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Questions about la alfombra
How do you pronounce la alfombra?
Shape your mouth for "la alfombra" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Is la alfombra masculine or feminine?
la alfombra is feminine. la alfombra is feminine. Its plural is alfombras.
How is la alfombra used in Spanish?
la alfombra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una alfombra suave cubría el suelo de madera. (A soft rug covered the wooden floor.).
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"Rug" in other languages
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