adobe
/aˈdobe/
The Spanish word for the English phrase "adobe" is adobe.
adobe refers to the earth from which such bricks are made.
Meaning: the earth from which such bricks are made (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun adobe is masculine and is typically used with the masculine definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈdobe/
Did you know?
- The root of adobe can be traced back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptian word ḏbt, meaning 'brick' or 'block'.
- Traditional adobe construction often involves mixing the earth with straw or manure to prevent the bricks from cracking as they dry.
- In certain contexts, adobe is contrasted with ladrillo, which refers specifically to fired clay bricks hardened in a kiln.
Examples in context
- Casa hecha de pisaHouse made of adobe
- Las casas están hechas de tierraHouses are made of adobe
- El edificio fue construido en adobeThe building was constructed using adobe
- Necesitamos buscar adobe para las paredes.We need to look for adobe for the walls.
- El adobe de esta zona es muy bueno.The adobe in this area is very good.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are visiting an old village.
- MateoMira el color de estas paredes.Look at the color of these walls.
- SofíaEs porque están construidas con adobe.It is because they are built with adobe.
- Mateo¿Es común usar adobe aquí?Is it common to use adobe here?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es la tradición local.Yes, Mateo, it is the local tradition.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry adobe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adobe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
