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How to Say "carving" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcarvingis tallaB2 level.

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talla

nounB2
wooden or stone sculpture
A detailed but simple wooden carving of a stylized bird resting on a small block of wood, showing the texture of the carving.

Examples

La iglesia está llena de tallas de madera antiguas.

The church is full of ancient wooden carvings (sculptures).

El diamante tiene una talla perfecta que refleja la luz.

The diamond has a perfect cut that reflects the light.

Connection to the Verb

This meaning comes directly from the verb 'tallar,' which means 'to carve' or 'to cut.' 'Talla' is the resulting object or the act itself.

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