English–Spanish

“tapestry” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈpiθ/

Example

Mira ese tapiz en la pared.

Look at that tapestry on the wall.

Illustration for tapiz (tapestry)

How to say “tapestry” in Spanish

“Tapestry” in Spanish is tapiz.

Large decorative woven wall hanging.

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

Example sentences with tapiz

Compré un tapiz para la sala.

I bought a tapestry for the living room.

Tips for using tapiz

  • Tapiz refers mainly to a decorative textile hung on a wall, while a floor covering is usually alfombra, so calling a wall hanging an alfombra can cause confusion.

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