mosaico
/moˈsaiko/masculine
The Spanish word for mosaic is mosaico.
The word mosaico refers to an artwork. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to Moses'.
Meaning: artwork (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/moˈsaiko/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the term mosaico in a medical context to describe 'mosaicism', where a person has two or more genetically different sets of cells.
- While mosaico is the general term, Spanish artisans may use specific regional terms for the 'trencadís' style of broken-tile mosaic popularized by Gaudí in Barcelona.
- The word mosaico shares its roots with the word for 'museum' because both originate from the 'shrine of the Muses'.
Examples in context
- Asegúrese de que los genitales están ocultos con un efecto mosaico.Please ensure the genitals are obscured by a mosaic effect.This sentence is useful for how to use mosaico when describing a mosaic effect.Tatoeba #2073510 by lazarus1907, translation #328373 by fcbond
- El mosaico de teselas en la Catedral de Barcelona es impresionante. Es una joya arquitectónica.The tesserae mosaic at Barcelona Cathedral is impressive. It's an architectural gem.
- ¿Viste el mosaico en el parque? Es obra de un artista local muy talentoso.Did you see the mosaic in the park? It's the work of a very talented local artist.
- Me encanta el mosaico decorativo en la entrada de ese edificio. Le da un toque especial.I love the decorative mosaic at the entrance of that building. It adds a special touch.
- El trencadís en el Parque Güell es un ejemplo impresionante de la genialidad de Gaudí.The trencadís at Park Güell is an impressive example of Gaudí's genius.
- El mosaico de la iglesia es impresionante.The mosaic in the church is impressive.
- Compré un mosaico colorido para el jardín.I bought a colorful mosaic for the garden.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are visiting an art museum.
- Alejandro¿Viste aquel mosaico de piedra?Did you see that stone mosaic?
- LucíaSí, es un mosaico muy detallado.Yes, it is a very detailed mosaic.
- AlejandroMe encanta el trabajo de este artista.I love this artist's work.
- LucíaA mí también, es hermoso.Me too, it is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mosaic” translations and entries mosaico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mosaico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
