How to Say "trimming" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “trimming” is “adorno” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pusimos un adorno navideño en la puerta.
We put a Christmas decoration on the door.
El pastel tiene muchos adornos de azúcar.
The cake has many sugar decorations.
No me gustan los muebles con demasiados adornos.
I don't like furniture with too many ornaments.
Always Masculine
Even if the decoration is feminine or delicate, the word 'adorno' is always a masculine word (el adorno).
Countable use
Unlike the English word 'decor', which is often a general concept, 'adorno' usually refers to a specific, countable item.
Adorno vs. Decoración
Mistake: “Using 'decoración' for a small trinket on a shelf.”
Correction: Use 'adorno' for individual items and 'decoración' for the overall look of a room or event.
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