compuesto para juntas
/kompwesto paɾa xuntas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'drywall joint compound' is translated into Spanish as compuesto para juntas.
This term refers to the paste used to fill gaps and cover the joints between sheets of drywall to create a smooth surface. In many construction contexts, you may hear the interchangeable term pasta para juntas. Additionally, workers often simplify the term by referring to the substance simply as masilla, which means putty or filler.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase compuesto para juntas breaks down into compuesto (compound), para (for) and juntas (joints).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter more specific formal versions such as pasta para juntas de paneles de yeso or compuesto de juntas para paneles de yeso.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word juntas refers not just to construction joints, but can be used colloquially to describe a meeting or a gathering of people.
- The word compuesto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'compose', as both stem from the Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together'.
- The word masilla, often used to refer to joint compound, also describes the sealant used by glaziers to hold glass in window frames.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar pasta para juntas de paneles de yeso. Voy a reparar las paredes en mi casa.I need to buy drywall joint compound. I'm going to repair the walls in my house.
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar pasta para juntas de paneles de yeso?Excuse me, where can I find drywall joint compound?
- ¿Me podría ayudar a encontrar la masilla para las juntas del yeso?Could you help me find the drywall joint compound?
- ¿Tienes algún consejo para aplicar la pasta de juntas correctamente?Do you have any advice for applying the joint compound correctly?
- Necesito comprar compuesto para juntas para la pared.I need to buy joint compound for the wall.
- El compuesto para juntas está en el pasillo.The joint compound is in the aisle.
- Usa un poco de compuesto para juntas en la grieta.Use a little joint compound on the crack.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a hardware store preparing for a renovation.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está el compuesto para juntas?Where is the joint compound?
- MaríaEstá cerca de la pintura, Alejandro.It is near the paint, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, voy a buscarlo ahora.Thanks, I am going to look for it now.
- MaríaNo olvides traer una espátula también.Don't forget to bring a putty knife too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compuesto, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
