English–Spanish

“mosaic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈsaiko/

Example

En la iglesia vimos un mosaico romano en la pared.

In the church we saw a Roman mosaic on the wall.

Illustration for mosaico (mosaic)

How to say “mosaic” in Spanish

“Mosaic” in Spanish is mosaico.

Decorative pattern of small pieces (stone, glass, or tile) forming an image on a floor or wall.

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

Example sentences with mosaico

Nuestra ciudad es un mosaico de culturas.

Our city is a mosaic of cultures.

Tips for using mosaico

  • Spanish speakers often contrast mosaico and azulejo: azulejo usually means ceramic tile panels, while mosaico denotes pictures or patterns made from many small pieces.

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