How to Say "tarp" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tarp” is “lona” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
informal name for a cover
Examples
Mis zapatos de lona nuevos son muy cómodos.
My new canvas shoes are very comfortable.
Pusimos una lona sobre el coche para protegerlo del sol.
We put a tarp over the car to protect it from the sun.
La carpa del circo está hecha de una lona muy resistente.
The circus tent is made of a very strong canvas.
Describing Material
To say something is made of canvas, use the pattern 'object + de + lona'. For example, 'mochila de lona' (canvas backpack).
Lona vs. Lienzo
Mistake: “Using 'lona' for an artist's painting surface.”
Correction: Use 'lienzo' for art and 'lona' for heavy materials like tents, sails, or shoes.
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