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How do you say "tatami mat" in Spanish?
el tatami
In Spanish, "tatami mat" is el tatami.
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Pronunciation
Say tah-tah-MEE. It comes from Japanese, so stress the last syllable.
Grammar notes
El tatami is masculine. It is borrowed from Japanese and keeps its original pronunciation.
Example sentence
El tatami es una alfombra japonesa.
The tatami mat is a Japanese carpet.
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How to remember el tatami
Tatami is a Japanese flooring used in traditional rooms. The word is the same in both languages.
Related words
- bowl el cuenco
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- dish towel el paño de cocina
- fan el ventilador
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- hot water el agua caliente
- leather bag la bolsa de cuero
- microwave el microondas
- picture el cuadro
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Questions about el tatami
How do you say "tatami mat" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "tatami mat" is el tatami. It is a noun.
Is el tatami masculine or feminine?
El tatami is masculine. It is borrowed from Japanese and keeps its original pronunciation.
How is el tatami used in a sentence?
Use el tatami as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El tatami es una alfombra japonesa. (The tatami mat is a Japanese carpet.).
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