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How to Say "partition" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “partition” is “pared” — use 'pared' when referring to a single interior wall that divides spaces or forms part of a room's structure..

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pared

/pah-RED//paˈɾeð/

NounA1General
Use 'pared' when referring to a single interior wall that divides spaces or forms part of a room's structure.
A simple storybook illustration showing a bright red interior wall dividing a room. The floor on one side is blue, and the floor on the other side is yellow, emphasizing the division of space.

Examples

La pared entre la cocina y el comedor necesita una mano de pintura.

The wall between the kitchen and the dining room needs a coat of paint.

Pintamos la pared de la sala de un color claro.

We painted the living room wall a light color.

Hay que mover el mueble para que no toque la pared.

We have to move the furniture so that it doesn't touch the wall.

Cuando golpeó el balón, rebotó contra la pared.

When he hit the ball, it bounced off the wall.

Feminine Noun

Remember that 'pared' is a feminine word, even though it doesn't end in '-a'. You must use feminine words before it, like 'la' (the) or 'una' (a), as in 'la pared'.

Confusing Pared and Muro

Mistake: “Using 'el pared' or 'el muro' interchangeably for interior walls.”

Correction: 'Pared' (feminine, la pared) is the usual word for interior walls. 'Muro' (masculine, el muro) is often reserved for thicker, exterior walls, fences, or fortifications.

paredes

pah-REH-dehs/paˈɾeðes/

NounA1General
Use 'paredes' when referring to multiple interior walls collectively, such as all the walls in a room.
A high quality simple storybook illustration showing the interior corner where two brightly painted walls of a house meet, emphasizing the structural boundary.

Examples

Los niños dibujaron en las paredes de su habitación.

The children drew on the walls of their room.

Las paredes de mi sala son de color azul claro.

The walls of my living room are light blue.

Necesitamos colgar los cuadros en estas paredes.

We need to hang the pictures on these walls.

Escuchamos la música a través de las paredes.

We heard the music through the walls.

Feminine Plural

Even though 'paredes' ends in '-es' and not '-as', it is always a feminine noun. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las paredes altas').

Confusing Paredes and Muros

Mistake: “Usando 'muros' para describir una pared interior de una casa.”

Correction: 'Paredes' is the standard word for the inner walls of a room. 'Muros' usually refers to thick, exterior, or defensive walls.

Singular vs. Plural Walls

The most common mistake is using the singular 'pared' when you mean multiple walls ('paredes'). Always check if you are referring to one dividing structure or several before choosing your word.

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