masilla
/maˈsiʝa/
The English word "spackle" is translated into Spanish as masilla.
masilla is a general term used for various types of filler pastes, such as wood filler, automotive putty and wall spackle.
Meaning: plastic paste for filling cracks and holes (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, enduido or enduido plástico are frequently used instead of spackle.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈsiʝa/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, masilla can refer to a dental filling or a molding paste used by dentists.
- The word masilla is actually a diminutive of masa, which means 'dough'. It literally describes the substance as a 'little dough'.
- Spanish uses masilla for automotive body filler, meaning the same word covers everything from a bedroom wall to a car fender.
Examples in context
- Necesito un poco de masilla para la pared.I need a little bit of spackle for the wall.
- La masilla ya está seca.The spackle is already dry.
- Compra un bote de masilla en la ferretería.Buy a tub of spackle at the hardware store.
Example conversation
María and Javier are repairing a hole in their living room wall.
- María¿Tienes la masilla para tapar el agujero?Do you have the spackle to cover the hole?
- JavierSí, la tengo aquí en la caja.Yes, I have it here in the box.
- MaríaPerfecto, empecemos a arreglar la pared.Perfect, let's start fixing the wall.
- JavierEstá bien, pásame la espátula, María.Okay, pass me the putty knife, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry masilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries masilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
