moldura de corona
/molduɾa de koɾona/from spelling rules
The English phrase crown molding is translated into Spanish as moldura de corona.
This term refers to the molding between ceiling and wall.
Meaning: molding between ceiling and wall (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Moldura de techo or Cornisa.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Cornisa is a formal way to refer to crown molding in some regions, particularly Spain and parts of Latin America.
How do you pronounce it?
/molduɾa de koɾona/
Did you know?
- The word corona in this architectural context shares its roots with the Ancient Greek word korṓnē, which originally meant a 'garland' or 'wreath' rather than a king's headpiece.
- The term cornisa is used both for the decorative molding inside a house and for the edge of a cliff or a steep mountain ridge.
- In some Latin American architectural contexts, if you ask for a corona, a worker might mistakenly look for a circular light fixture or a literal crown, as moldura is the essential word for the trim itself.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho la moldura de techo de esta habitación. Le da un toque de elegancia.I really like the crown molding in this room. It adds a touch of elegance.
- ¿Puedes recomendarme un buen contratista que se especialice en la instalación de moldura de techo?Can you recommend a good contractor who specializes in installing crown molding?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are renovating their new house.
- LucíaMateo, ¿te gusta esta moldura de corona?Mateo, do you like this crown molding?
- MateoSí, es perfecta para el dormitorio.Yes, it is perfect for the bedroom.
- LucíaVoy a comprarla hoy mismo.I am going to buy it today.
- MateoEstá bien, yo te ayudo a instalarla.That's fine, I will help you install it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corona, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
