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“decorate” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsodecorar · engalanar

Pronunciation

IPA/aðoɾˈnaɾ/

Example

Vamos a adornar la casa para la fiesta.

Let's decorate the house for the party.

Illustration for adornar (decorate)

How to say “decorate” in Spanish

“Decorate” in Spanish is adornar.

Decorative accents added to an object, place, or person.

Full entry for adornar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adornar

Ella adornó la mesa con velas y flores.

She decorated the table with candles and flowers.

Tips for using adornar

  • Adornar is typically used for adding ornaments or accents (ribbons, trim, decorative pieces), while decorar usually refers to decorating or arranging an entire room or space.

Other Spanish words for “decorate”

Vamos a decorar la casa para la fiesta.

Let's decorate the house for the party.

Vamos a engalanar la sala para la fiesta.

Let's decorate the room for the party.

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