tapete
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico a doormat is commonly a tapete, or more precisely tapete de entrada. The word felpudo also exists and is widely understood.
Meaning: a mat for wiping shoes at the door (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| tapete | everyday, Mexico |
| felpudo | also used |
Tapete means any rug or mat, so for the one at the door add de entrada. Felpudo is specific to the doormat but is heard less in everyday talk.
Which one should you use?
In Spain felpudo is the usual word, while in Mexico tapete is the first choice.
How do you pronounce it?
Say "tah-PEH-teh", with the stress on the middle syllable.
Did you know?
- Mexican homes often follow a custom of wiping or even taking off shoes at the door, which makes the doormat a daily item.
Examples in context
- Límpiate los zapatos en el tapete.Wipe your shoes on the doormat.
- Compré un tapete de entrada nuevo.I bought a new doormat.
- La llave está debajo del felpudo.The key is under the doormat.
Example conversation
Berta tells her teenage son Iker to wipe his shoes at the door of their house in Querétaro.
- BertaIker, límpiate en el tapete.Iker, wipe your shoes on the mat.
- IkerYa, mamá.Okay, mom.
- BertaAcabo de trapear.I just mopped.
