paredes
/paɾedes/from spelling rules
paredes is the Spanish word for walls.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, particularly Spain, the term tapia is used to describe a wall made of earth or stone.
How does it change in a sentence?
paredes is the plural form of pared. Because paredes is a feminine plural noun, it is preceded by the feminine plural article las (las paredes).
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾedes/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking-speaking regions, the word paredón can refer specifically to a high wall used for executions or a heavy blow.
- In the context of cooking, specifically when describing the 'walls' of a container like a pot or a bowl, Spanish speakers will use paredes instead of a word for 'sides'.
- A pared de cristal is often used metaphorically to describe an invisible social or emotional barrier that prevents people from connecting.
Examples in context
- El papel tapiz de las paredes es de un suave tono beige.The wallpaper on the walls is of a soft beige tone.
- Las paredes de ladrillo a la vista le dan un toque rústico a la casa.The exposed brick walls give the house a rustic touch.
- Me encantan las paredes blancas porque hacen que el espacio se vea más amplio.I love white walls because they make the space look bigger.
- Las paredes son de color blanco.The walls are white.
- No podemos colgar cuadros en estas paredes.We cannot hang pictures on these walls.
- Hay que limpiar las paredes de la cocina.The kitchen walls need to be cleaned.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are decorating a new apartment.
- Daniel¿De qué color pintamos las paredes?What color should we paint the walls?
- LucíaDaniel, yo creo que el azul es mejor.Daniel, I think blue is better.
- DanielEstá bien, buscaremos un azul claro.Okay, we will look for a light blue.
- LucíaPerfecto, las paredes se verán muy bonitas.Perfect, the walls will look very beautiful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
