Spanish word

adorno

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈðoɾno/

Meaning

  • masculine noundecoration

Example

El adorno de la ventana es bonito.

The decoration on the window is pretty.

Illustration for adorno (decoration)

More examples

Compré un adorno para la mesa.

I bought a table decoration.

Core concept

Small decorative accent on a garment or piece of furniture.

Common phrases

  • un adorno navideño

    a Christmas decoration

  • adorno de mesa

    table decoration

  • adorno para el pelo

    hair ornament

Similar words

accesorio: Accessory worn or attached to clothing or bags that complements style and appearance.
ornamento: Ornamental item designed to decorate and add visual richness to objects or buildings.
decoración: Room-scale decorative items and styling used to make a space look attractive.
detalle: Fine decorative element or small embellishment applied to a specific part of an item.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento decorativo, por lo general pequeño, que se usa para añadir detalle o belleza a la ropa, a los muebles o a objetos personales.

Word origin

A noun formed from Spanish adornar, ultimately from Latin adornare meaning 'to adorn' (ad- + ornare), denoting something used to adorn.

Usage tips

  • Adornos normally refer to optional embellishments rather than essential parts, so 'es un adorno' implies decorative but not functional.

Opposites

Related words

  • adornardecorateverb
  • adornadodecoratedadjective

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