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How to Say "decor" in Spanish

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decoración

nounA2general
Use 'decoración' to talk about the general style, arrangement, or ornamentation of a place or event, like the overall look of a party or a room.

Examples

La decoración de la fiesta es muy colorida.

The party decoration is very colorful.

decorado

/deh-ko-RAH-doh//dekoˈɾaðo/

nounB1general
Use 'decorado' specifically to refer to the set design or scenery created for a film, play, or a specific visual environment.
A stage with a wooden house backdrop and two painted trees on the sides.

Examples

El decorado de la película era muy realista.

The movie set was very realistic.

Están cambiando el decorado para el segundo acto.

They are changing the scenery for the second act.

Me encanta el decorado minimalista de este restaurante.

I love the minimalist decor of this restaurant.

Nouns and Gender

As a noun meaning 'a set,' it is always masculine (el decorado), regardless of who created it.

Decorado vs. Decoración

Mistake: “Using 'decorado' to talk about the act of hanging Christmas lights.”

Correction: Use 'decoración' for the action or the ornaments themselves; use 'decorado' for the overall physical setting or a stage set.

Decoración vs. Decorado

The most common mistake is using 'decorado' when you mean the general style or ornamentation of a space ('decoración'). Remember that 'decorado' is primarily for the physical sets and scenery of performances or media.

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