decoraciones de papel
/dekoɾaθjones de papel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "paper decorations" is translated into Spanish as decoraciones de papel.
decoraciones de papel refers to ornamental items made from paper used to decorate a space.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of decoraciones (decorations) and de papel (of paper), following the Spanish structure of placing the material after the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single paper decoration, use the singular form decoración de papel.
How do you pronounce it?
/dekoɾaθjones de papel/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, papel picado serves as a symbolic form of decoraciones de papel, where the holes in the paper represent the wind and the fragility of human life.
- During 'Día de los Muertos', specific decoraciones de papel are placed on altars because the bright colors are believed to attract the spirits of the deceased.
- The word papel is versatile, referring not only to the material in decoraciones de papel but also to a theatrical 'role' or a legal 'document'.
Examples in context
- No olvidemos incluir las decoraciones de papel en la lista para la reunión corporativa.Let's not forget to include the paper decorations in the list for the corporate meeting.
- ¡Vamos a hacer adornos de papel para la fiesta de cumpleaños de María!Let's make paper decorations for Maria's birthday party!
- Las decoraciones de papel están colgadas en la pared.The paper decorations are hanging on the wall.
- Las decoraciones de papel son muy baratas.The paper decorations are very cheap.
- Necesitamos comprar decoraciones de papel para la fiesta.We need to buy paper decorations for the party.
- Me encantan tus decoraciones de papel.I love your paper decorations.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing for a birthday party at home.
- Javier¿Dónde están las decoraciones de papel?Where are the paper decorations?
- LucíaEstán en la mesa de la cocina.They are on the kitchen table.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, se ven muy bonitas.Thanks, Lucía, they look very pretty.
- Lucía¡Qué bueno que te gusten!I'm so glad you like them!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
