Spanish word

tapiz

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈpiθ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountapestry

Example

Mira ese tapiz en la pared.

Look at that tapestry on the wall.

Illustration for tapiz (tapestry)

More examples

Compré un tapiz para la sala.

I bought a tapestry for the living room.

Core concept

Large decorative woven wall hanging.

Common phrases

  • colgar un tapiz

    hang a tapestry

  • comprar un tapiz

    buy a tapestry

Similar words

alfombra: Thick woven floor covering placed on the ground for walking or sitting.
tapete: Small decorative mat placed on tables or floors to protect or adorn surfaces.
manta: Large soft cloth used to cover the body for warmth.
tejido: Cloth produced by interlacing threads, a general woven fabric.

Definition in Spanish

Tela tejida y decorativa, generalmente grande, que se cuelga en la pared o se coloca en el interior como adorno.

Word origin

Borrowed from Old French tapis and ultimately from Latin tapetum and Greek tapēton meaning 'covering', originally referring to a woven cloth used as a decorative covering.

Usage tips

  • 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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