estuco
/esˈtuko/
The English word stucco is estuco in Spanish.
estuco is a noun referring to a plaster used to coat interior or exterior wall.
Meaning: a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form of the noun is estucar, which means to coat or decorate with stucco. Additionally, the past participle estucado can be used as an adjective to describe a surface that has been stuccoed.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈtuko/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word estuco shares a common Germanic root with the English word 'stick', as both originally referred to a piece or a fragment of material.
- The technique of estuco in Spain was heavily influenced by Mudéjar architecture, where Islamic craftsmen blended gypsum plaster with European styles.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word estucado can be used metaphorically to describe something that has been smoothed over or glossed over to hide flaws.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos contratar a un profesional para reparar el estuco de la fachada de nuestra casa.We need to hire a professional to repair the stucco on the facade of our house.
- Las paredes de la sala están cubiertas de estuco.The living room walls are covered in stucco.
- El estuco de la pared es muy brillante.The stucco on the wall is very shiny.
- Necesitamos comprar estuco para la fachada.We need to buy stucco for the facade.
- Ese estuco tiene un acabado muy suave.That stucco has a very smooth finish.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are renovating their home.
- DanielLucía, ¿te gusta este color de estuco?Lucía, do you like this stucco color?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, es perfecto para el exterior.Yes, Daniel, it is perfect for the exterior.
- DanielEntonces pediré diez sacos de estuco.Then I will order ten bags of stucco.
- LucíaEstá bien, haz el pedido ahora.That's fine, place the order now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stucco” translations and entries estuco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estuco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
