How to Say "cork" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cork” is “tapón” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
bottle sealer
Examples
No encuentro el tapón de la botella de agua.
I can't find the cap for the water bottle.
Quita el tapón para que salga el agua del fregadero.
Take the plug out so the water can drain from the sink.
La botella de vino tiene un tapón de corcho.
The wine bottle has a cork stopper.
The Disappearing Accent
When you make this word plural (more than one), the accent mark on the 'o' disappears: 'un tapón' becomes 'dos tapones'.
Tapón vs. Tapa
Mistake: “Using 'tapón' for the lid of a cooking pot.”
Correction: Use 'tapa' for lids that sit on top, and 'tapón' for things that fit inside or screw onto a small opening.
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