lámpara española
/lampaɾa espaɲola/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spanish lamp" is translated into Spanish as lámpara española.
A lamp that was made in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 'española' must agree in gender with the feminine noun 'lámpara'. The plural form of the phrase lámparas españolas requires both the noun and the adjective to change to their plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/lampaɾa espaɲola/
Did you know?
- The adjective española is used for many things, but in some contexts, placing it after the noun can imply it belongs to the Spanish nation, whereas placing it before the noun might imply it has a 'Spanish character' or essence.
- In many parts of Spain, a decorative street lamp or a lantern-style light is often called a farol instead of a lámpara, even if it is of Spanish design.
- The letter 'ñ' in española is considered a separate letter of the alphabet and not a modified version of 'n'.
Examples in context
- Puedes ver la lámpara española en la sala de estar.You can see the Spanish lamp in the living room.
- Me encanta esa lámpara española en tu habitación.I love that Spanish lamp in your room.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una buena lámpara española?Where can I find a good Spanish lamp?
- No te preocupes, tengo una lámpara española de repuesto.Don't worry, I have a spare Spanish lamp.
- Esta es una lámpara española.This is a Spanish lamp.
- Compré una lámpara española en Madrid.I bought a Spanish lamp in Madrid.
- Busco una lámpara española para el salón.I am looking for a Spanish lamp for the living room.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at decor in a boutique.
- Lucía¿Te gusta esta lámpara española?Do you like this Spanish lamp?
- MateoSí, es muy bonita.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- LucíaEs perfecta para nuestro apartamento.It is perfect for our apartment.
- MateoEntonces, vamos a comprarla.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
