taburete
/tabuˈɾete/masculine
The English word stool is translated into Spanish as taburete. Wiktionary also lists banqueta and taurete.
Meaning: a seat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| taburete | /tabuˈɾete/ | masculine |
| banqueta | /banˈketa/ | feminine |
| taurete | /tauɾete/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| banquito | /banˈkito/ | masculine |
| sitial | /siˈtjal/ | masculine |
| escabel | /eskaˈbel/ | masculine |
While escabel can mean a stool, it specifically refers to a footstool or a low stool used to rest one's feet.
Which one should you use?
Taburete is the standard masculine term, while banqueta is a feminine alternative. The diminutive form banquito is frequently used to refer to a small stool or a child's stool.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, banqueta can mean both 'stool' and 'sidewalk' depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of taburete is taburetes.
How do you pronounce it?
/tabuˈɾete/
What mistakes should you avoid?
The Spanish word for diarrhea is diarrea and the Spanish word for constipation is estreñimiento.
Did you know?
- The word taburete shares a linguistic ancestor with the word for a drum. It evolved from the Old French tabour, which came from the Arabic ṭunbūr.
- The term sitial is used to describe a stool or seat that carries much higher social weight, often denoting a ceremonial seat or a position of honor.
- Using the word banquito can be a way to express affection or informality, even if the stool is actually large.
Examples in context
- Tom se bajó de su taburete.Tom got off his stool.This sentence shows how to use taburete regarding movement.Tatoeba #5903026 by albrusgher, translation #2646423 by CK
- Este taburete necesita ser reparado.This stool needs to be repaired.This sentence uses taburete to describe a physical condition of the object.Tatoeba #5903047 by albrusgher, translation #60288 by CM
- Un hombre entró y se sentó en el taburete al lado de ella.A man came in and sat on the stool next to her.This sentence uses taburete to describe the location of a person sitting.Tatoeba #5903106 by albrusgher, translation #50938 by CK
- El paciente presenta anormalidades en las hecesThe patient has abnormalities in the stool
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are arranging furniture in a new apartment.
- Alejandro¿Dónde ponemos este taburete?Where do we put this stool?
- SofíaPonlo junto a la ventana, Alejandro.Put it next to the window, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSofía, este taburete es muy bonito.Sofía, this stool is very pretty.
- SofíaSí, combina muy bien con el resto.Yes, it matches the rest very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stool” translations and entries taburete, banqueta, banquito, sitial, escabel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banqueta, banquito, taburete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
