mármol
/ˈmaɾmol/masculine
The English word "marble" translates to Spanish as mármol. Wiktionary also lists alioj (disused).
Meaning: crystalline limestone (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mármol | /ˈmaɾmol/ | masculine |
| alioj (disused) | masculine |
mármol refers to crystalline limestone. If you wish to describe the process of causing something to have a streaked appearance similar to marble, the related verb is jaspear.
Which one should you use?
mármol is the standard masculine noun for the stone. The term alioj is a disused form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Bolita is used predominantly in Latin American countries to describe small marbles.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing an object that is made of marble, use the preposition de before the noun, as in de mármol.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɾmol/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, mármol can be used figuratively to describe a person who is cold or emotionless.
- While mármol is the stone, the toy marble is called canica in Spain rather than bolita.
- The disused Spanish word alioj was originally borrowed from the Arabic term for 'jasper'.
Examples in context
- La pila es de mármol.The sink is made of marble.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe an object made of mármol.Tatoeba #1135948 by Shishir, translation #10919285 by Luornu
- El mármol me gusta más.I like the marble more.This sentence shows how to express a preference for mármol.Tatoeba #7916680 by arh, translation #10040035 by espamatics
- Los pilares eran de mármol.The columns were made of marble.This sentence demonstrates the use of mármol when describing columns.Tatoeba #1642734 by marcelostockle, translation #9974427 by sundown
- Ella talló la estatua en mármol.She carved the statue out of marble
- Él colecciona canicas.He collects marbles
- ¿Tienes una bolita?Do you have a marble?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are visiting a museum.
- MateoMira esa estatua de mármol.Look at that marble statue.
- ElenaEs un mármol muy blanco.It is a very white marble.
- MateoElena, el mármol parece muy suave.Elena, the marble looks very smooth.
- ElenaSí, es una pieza hermosa.Yes, it is a beautiful piece.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “marble” translations and entries mármol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alioj, mármol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
