How to Say "mat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mat” is “alfombra” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
decorative or protective floor item
Examples
Compramos una alfombra nueva para la sala de estar.
We bought a new rug for the living room.
La alfombra persa es muy cara y tiene muchos detalles.
The Persian carpet is very expensive and has a lot of detail.
Limpié la alfombra después de que se me cayera el café.
I cleaned the carpet after I dropped the coffee.
Gender Check
Remember that 'alfombra' is always feminine. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la alfombra', 'una alfombra grande').
Mistaking Gender
Mistake: “El alfombra es bonita.”
Correction: La alfombra es bonita. Since 'alfombra' is feminine, you must use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a/an).
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