decorar
“decorar” means “to decorate” in Spanish (rooms, houses, or objects).
to decorate
Also: to garnish, to set the scene
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Queremos decorar la sala con globos para la fiesta.
A1We want to decorate the living room with balloons for the party.
Ella decora pasteles de forma profesional.
A2She decorates cakes professionally.
Si decoras tu habitación con colores claros, se verá más grande.
B1If you decorate your room with light colors, it will look bigger.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: decorar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly says 'I decorated the house'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'decorāre', which means 'to adorn' or 'to honor'. It comes from 'decus', meaning an ornament or something that brings honor.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'decorar' only for houses?
Not at all! You can decorate a room, a cake, a stage, or even a digital document. It applies to anything you make look better by adding details.
What is the difference between 'decorar' and 'adornar'?
They are very similar. 'Decorar' often implies a more professional or complete style (like interior design), while 'adornar' is often used for simply adding small ornaments.
Is 'decorar' an irregular verb?
No, it's a perfectly regular -ar verb. If you know how to conjugate 'hablar', you know how to conjugate 'decorar'!