Spanish Conversation · Level 165
30 words
Spanish word
mosaico
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈsaiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounmosaic
Example
En la iglesia vimos un mosaico romano en la pared.
In the church we saw a Roman mosaic on the wall.
More examples
Nuestra ciudad es un mosaico de culturas.
Our city is a mosaic of cultures.
Core concept
Decorative pattern of small pieces (stone, glass, or tile) forming an image on a floor or wall.
Common phrases
mosaico cultural
cultural mosaic
mosaico de culturas
mosaic of cultures
mosaico de colores
mosaic of colors
Similar words
azulejo: Decorative ceramic tile panel, typically painted or glazed and used on walls or facades.
baldosa: Single flat tile used mainly to cover and protect floors or other surfaces.
decoración: Ornamental elements or treatments added to make a room or building look attractive.
vitral: Colored glass pieces assembled into a window to form pictorial or decorative designs.
Definition in Spanish
Patrón decorativo formado por pequeñas piezas semejantes, habitual en pavimentos y paredes.
Word origin
From Latin mosaicus, from Greek mousaikos 'of the Muses', originally an adjective for art that later named the decorative technique and its results.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often contrast mosaico and azulejo: azulejo usually means ceramic tile panels, while mosaico denotes pictures or patterns made from many small pieces.
Other meanings
- mosaic patternnoun
Related words
- mosaicistamosaicistnoun
- mosaicadomosaic-likeadjective