laminado
/lamiˈnado/masculine
Laminate flooring is laminado in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists tarima flotante sintética.
Meaning: synthetic flooring simulating wood (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| laminado | /lamiˈnado/ | masculine |
| tarima flotante sintética | /taɾima flotante sintetika/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to synthetic flooring simulating wood (noun).
Which one should you use?
While laminado is a common shorthand for the flooring material, tarima flotante sintética is a more descriptive, technical term used in hardware stores.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to refer to laminate flooring as parquet laminado. In some Latin American countries, piso de madera sintética may be used to refer to laminate flooring.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun laminado is masculine and requires the masculine article el when used in the singular. The phrase tarima flotante sintética is feminine and requires the feminine article la when used in the singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/lamiˈnado/
Did you know?
- The word tarima comes from the Andalusian Arabic word ṭārima. This reflects the deep influence of Arabic on the vocabulary of construction and architecture in Spain.
- While 'laminate' sounds purely industrial, the term tarima is traditionally used in many Spanish-speaking countries to refer specifically to a wooden stage or platform.
- While laminado refers to the synthetic material, the word lámina can describe anything from a thin sheet of metal to a slice of ham in different contexts.
Examples in context
- Nuestro catálogo ofrece una amplia variedad de suelos laminados.Our catalog offers a wide variety of laminate flooring.
- El piso laminado es una opción popular para hogares y oficinas.Laminate flooring is a popular choice for homes and offices.
- ¿Has considerado instalar piso flotante en tu sala de estar?Have you considered installing laminate flooring in your living room?
- El piso de imitación de madera ofrece una apariencia auténtica sin los costosos precios de la madera real.Wood-imitation flooring offers an authentic look without the expensive price of real wood.
- El laminado es más barato que la madera.The laminate flooring is cheaper than wood.
- Me gusta mucho el color de este laminado.I really like the color of this laminate flooring.
- ¿Podemos instalar el laminado en la sala?Can we install the laminate flooring in the living room?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are choosing materials for their new apartment.
- Alejandro¿Qué te parece este laminado para el dormitorio?What do you think of this laminate flooring for the bedroom?
- LucíaEs muy bonito, Alejandro, pero es muy oscuro.It is very pretty, Alejandro, but it is very dark.
- AlejandroTienes razón, busquemos un laminado más claro.You are right, let's look for a lighter laminate flooring.
- LucíaEsa es una buena idea para la casa.That is a good idea for the house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “laminate flooring” translations and entries laminado, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries laminado, tarima, CC BY-SA 4.0.
