maderería
/madeɾeɾia/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lumber yard" is translated into Spanish as maderería.
A lumber yard is a place of business where wood and timber are stored and sold. You can use maderería to refer to such a business, or depósito de madera to describe a place where wood is stored and sold.
Which one should you use?
The most common formal term for a lumber yard in Spanish is aserradero. Additionally, depósito de madera can be used to describe a place where wood is stored and sold.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term maderería is used to denote a lumber yard.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of maderería is madererías.
How do you pronounce it?
/madeɾeɾia/
Did you know?
- The term madera can be used in expressions like tener madera, which means having the innate talent or 'raw material' to succeed in a particular profession.
- The word madera, which forms the root of maderería, is used in some regions as a slang term to describe someone who is very stubborn or stiff.
- The suffix '-ería' in maderería is a common way to turn a noun into a name for a shop, similar to how 'pan' becomes 'panadería' for a bakery.
Examples in context
- Encontré un aserradero excelente para comprar madera para mi próximo proyecto de carpintería.I found an excellent lumber yard to buy wood for my next carpentry project.
- Necesitamos visitar una maderera confiable para adquirir materiales de construcción de calidad.We need to visit a reliable lumber yard to acquire high-quality construction materials.
- Los precios de los tablones en el depósito de madera son muy convenientes.The prices for planks at the lumber yard are very affordable.
- La maderería está cerca del río.The lumber yard is near the river.
- Necesito comprar tablas en la maderería.I need to buy planks at the lumber yard.
- El camión llega a la maderería mañana.The truck arrives at the lumber yard tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are planning a home renovation project.
- DanielNecesitamos más madera para la mesa.We need more wood for the table.
- María¿Hay una maderería cerca de aquí?Is there a lumber yard near here?
- DanielSí, hay una en la calle principal.Yes, there is one on the main street.
- MaríaPerfecto, vamos ahora mismo.Perfect, let's go right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
