How to Say "brick" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “brick” is “ladrillo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La casa está construida con ladrillo rojo.
The house is built with red brick.
El muro de ladrillo es muy resistente.
The brick wall is very strong.
Los obreros están colocando los ladrillos uno por uno.
The workers are placing the bricks one by one.
Always Masculine
Even if you are talking about a small or decorative brick, the word is always 'el ladrillo.' It never changes to a feminine form.
Describing Material
When saying something is 'made of brick,' use the word 'de' before 'ladrillo' (e.g., pared de ladrillo).
Confusing with 'Tile'
Mistake: “Using 'ladrillo' for roof tiles.”
Correction: Use 'teja' for roof tiles and 'baldosa' for floor tiles. 'Ladrillo' is only for the thick blocks used in walls.
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