alfombrilla
/alfomˈbɾiʝa/feminine
In Spanish, the English phrase "mouse pad" is translated as alfombrilla. Wiktionary also lists cojín de ratón.
Meaning: mouse pad (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| alfombrilla | /alfomˈbɾiʝa/ | feminine |
| cojín de ratón | /koxin de ɾaton/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The word alfombrilla is the diminutive form of alfombra (rug), literally meaning 'small rug'.
Which one should you use?
cojín de ratón is a literal translation of 'mouse cushion' and is much less common than alfombrilla. Additionally, base para el ratón is an alternative formal term for mouse pad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of alfombrilla is las alfombrillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/alfomˈbɾiʝa/
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Examples in context
- Puedes encontrar una alfombrilla de ratón en la sección de papelería.You can find a mouse pad in the stationery section.
- Por favor, no olvides incluir una base para el ratón junto con el ordenador.Please don't forget to include a mouse pad along with the computer.
- Necesito comprar un tapete de ratón nuevo.I need to buy a new mouse pad.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir una alfombra de ratón bonita?Do you know where I can get a nice mouse pad?
- Necesito una alfombrilla nueva para el ratón.I need a new mouse pad for the mouse.
- Necesito una alfombrilla nueva para el ordenador.I need a new mouse pad for the computer.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa alfombrilla tan bonita?Where did you buy that lovely mouse pad?
- La alfombrilla es demasiado pequeña para mi mano.The mouse pad is too small for my hand.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are working in a home office.
- Mateo¿Me prestas tu alfombrilla un momento, María?Can you lend me your mouse pad for a moment, María?
- MaríaClaro, Mateo, pero ten cuidado con el café.Sure, Mateo, but be careful with the coffee.
- MateoNo te preocupes, no se me va a caer.Don't worry, I won't drop it.
- MaríaVale, úsala con cuidado.Okay, use it carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse pad” translations and entries alfombrilla, 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 alfombrilla, cojín, de, ratón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
