alfombra de oración
/alfombɾa de oɾaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'prayer rug' is translated into Spanish as alfombra de oración.
alfombra de oración is a noun used to describe a small rug on which a person kneels to pray.
Meaning: small rug on which a person kneels to pray (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/alfombɾa de oɾaθjon/
Did you know?
- Because alfombra is an Arabic loanword, it highlights that many common Spanish words for household goods have Middle Eastern origins.
- While oración refers to a prayer, it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'sentence' in linguistics.
- The term alfombra is used in Spanish for 'red carpet' events, as in alfombra roja, linking the humble prayer rug to high-fashion glamour.
Examples in context
- José, ¿dónde está el tapete para rezar que te regalé?José, where is the prayer rug I gave you?
- Señor Rodríguez, ¿podría indicarme dónde puedo conseguir una alfombra de oración?Mr. Rodríguez, could you please tell me where I can find a prayer rug?
- ¿Podría recomendarme una tienda donde pueda adquirir una alfombra de oración de calidad?Could you recommend a store where I can purchase a high-quality prayer rug?
- Necesito comprar una alfombra de oración nueva.I need to buy a new prayer rug.
- La alfombra de oración es de color azul.The prayer rug is blue.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la alfombra de oración?Where did you put the prayer rug?
Example conversation
Lucía is helping Javier organize his room.
- LucíaJavier, ¿qué es esto?Javier, what is this?
- JavierEs mi alfombra de oración.It is my prayer rug.
- LucíaEstá muy limpia y es suave.It is very clean and soft.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, la cuido mucho.Thank you, Lucía, I take great care of it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
