English–Spanish

“wood” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈðeɾa/

Example

Compré una mesa de madera.

I bought a wooden table.

Illustration for madera (wood)

How to say “wood” in Spanish

“Wood” in Spanish is madera.

Rough logs and planed planks.

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

Example sentences with madera

La puerta es de madera.

The door is wooden.

Tips for using madera

  • The idiom 'tener madera de' means 'to have the makings of' and is used to say that someone shows potential or aptitude.

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