lechada
/let͡ʃada/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word "grout" is translated into Spanish as lechada. Wiktionary also lists fragüe and rejunte.
Meaning: mortar used between tiles (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lechada | /let͡ʃada/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| fragüe | /ˈfɾaɡwe/ | masculine |
| rejunte | /rexunte/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the mortar used between tiles.
Which one should you use?
Other forms like fragüe and rejunte also exist to describe the same material.
Is it said differently in some regions?
lechada is the most widely understood term for grout across most Spanish-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
lechada is a feminine noun and requires the feminine article la. In contrast, rejunte is a masculine noun and requires the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/letʃada/
Did you know?
- The term fraguar is also used metaphorically in Spanish to describe the secret planning of a plot or a conspiracy.
- The term lechada literally translates to 'little milk' in English, as it refers to the milky, liquid consistency of the mixture when it is first applied.
- The word rejunte comes from the verb rejuntar, which literally means 'to join again'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar lechada para el proyecto de renovación?Where can I find grout for the renovation project?
- Necesito comprar pasta de juntas para terminar la instalación del suelo.I need to buy grout to finish the floor installation.
- ¿En qué sección puedo encontrar lechada blanca o gris?In which section can I find white or gray grout?
- Busco lechada para baño con azulejos cerámicos.I'm looking for grout for a bathroom with ceramic tiles.
- ¿Qué tipo de lechada me recomienda para una cocina con suelo de piedra?What kind of grout would you recommend for a kitchen with a stone floor?
- La lechada de la cocina es blanca.The kitchen grout is white.
- Necesitamos comprar más lechada para el baño.We need to buy more grout for the bathroom.
- La lechada se está cayendo de los azulejos.The grout is coming out from between the tiles.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a renovation project in their house.
- ElenaAlejandro, mira esta lechada negra.Alejandro, look at this black grout.
- AlejandroEs verdad, se ve muy vieja.It's true, it looks very old.
- ElenaDebemos cambiar la lechada pronto.We must change the grout soon.
- AlejandroDe acuerdo, yo busco los materiales.Agreed, I will look for the materials.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grout” translations and entries lechada, fragüe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
