How to Say "to drape" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to drape” is “revestir” — use 'revestir' when you are talking about covering a surface, like a wall or a facade, with a material such as fabric, stone, or tile.
revestir
rreh-behs-TEERreβesˈtiɾ
Examples
Decidimos revestir la pared del salón con tela.
We decided to drape the living room wall with fabric.
Decidimos revestir la fachada con piedra natural.
We decided to face the facade with natural stone.
El sastre va a revestir el interior del abrigo con seda roja.
The tailor is going to line the inside of the coat with red silk.
Es necesario revestir las tuberías para protegerlas del frío.
It is necessary to coat the pipes to protect them from the cold.
The 'E' to 'I' Swap
This is a stem-changing verb. In many forms, the 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i' (like 'yo revisto').
Using 'de' or 'con'
When you say what material you are using to coat something, use 'de' or 'con' (e.g., revestir de seda).
Don't forget the 'i' change in the past
Mistake: “Él revestió la pared.”
Correction: Él revistió la pared. Remember, the 'e' changes to 'i' in the third-person past tense too!
vestir
ves-TIRbesˈtiɾ
Examples
Los estudiantes decidieron vestir el auditorio con globos y serpentinas.
The students decided to drape the auditorium with balloons and streamers.
Todos los estudiantes visten de azul marino.
All the students wear navy blue (uniforms).
La sala estaba vestida de flores blancas para la boda.
The room was draped/decorated with white flowers for the wedding.
Ese actor siempre viste ropa de diseñador.
That actor always wears designer clothes.
Using 'De' for Color/Style
When describing the color or material of clothing someone is wearing, 'vestir' is often followed by the preposition 'de' (e.g., 'vestir de negro').
Covering vs. Decorating
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