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How to Say "tiles" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortilesis cerámicaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA2
referring to floor or wall tiling
A pattern of colorful square ceramic tiles on a wall.

Examples

Queremos cambiar la cerámica de la cocina.

We want to change the kitchen tiles.

Esa cerámica es antideslizante.

Those tiles are non-slip.

Limpié toda la cerámica del baño.

I cleaned all the bathroom tiling.

Collective Use

Even though a floor has many tiles, Spanish speakers often use the singular 'la cerámica' to refer to the entire floor covering.

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