decoraciones
/dekoɾaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "decorations" is translated into Spanish as decoraciones.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Colombia, the word guirnaldas is used to refer to festive decorations, particularly garlands and streamers. In Spain, the word colgaduras is used to describe decorative hangings or drapes used for festive occasions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is decoración.
How do you pronounce it?
/dekoɾaθjones/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the 'decorations' for the Day of the Dead include papel picado, which are intricately cut tissue paper banners that represent the fragility of life.
- The word decoración shares a root with the English word 'decorum', both deriving from the Latin 'decorus', meaning 'proper' or 'fitting'.
- While decoraciones is general, the specific act of decorating a Christmas tree is often called montar el árbol, which literally means 'mounting' or 'assembling' the tree.
Examples in context
- Tom y Mary se pasaron el día poniendo decoraciones navideñas.Tom and Mary spent the day putting up Christmas decorations.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use decoraciones in the context of Christmas preparations.Tatoeba #9488908 by dpcossio, translation #7653867 by CK
- Por favor, asegúrese de tener todas las decoraciones listas para la ceremonia de premiaciónPlease make sure to have all the decorations ready for the award ceremony.
- Necesitamos unos adornos elegantes para la recepción de la bodaWe need some elegant decorations for the wedding reception.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una tienda de ornamentos navideños?Where can I find a store that sells Christmas ornaments?
- Las decoraciones de la fiesta son muy bonitas.The party decorations are very pretty.
- Necesitamos comprar más decoraciones para la sala.We need to buy more decorations for the living room.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are preparing a room for a surprise party.
- AlejandroElena, ¿dónde están las decoraciones?Elena, where are the decorations?
- ElenaEstán en la caja sobre la mesa.They are in the box on the table.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a colgar las decoraciones ahora.Perfect, I'm going to hang the decorations now.
- ElenaYo te ayudo con los globos.I will help you with the balloons.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
