plantilla
/planˈtiʝa/
The Spanish word for template is plantilla.
The word plantilla is used for both digital templates (like software or document templates) and physical stencils or patterns used in crafts and industry.
How do you pronounce it?
/planˈtiʝa/
Did you know?
- In the world of sports, specifically in the context of football, a plantilla refers to the entire squad of players registered by a team rather than a physical pattern.
- The word plantilla shares the same root as the Spanish word for a shoe insole, as both act as a base layer or foundation for something else.
- The suffix -illa in plantilla is a diminutive, which originally suggested a 'small plant' or a 'small base' before it took on its modern meanings.
Examples in context
- C++0x admite plantillas de funciones que toman un número arbitrario de argumentos.C++0x will admit template functions that take an arbitrary number of arguments.This sentence illustrates the use of plantilla in the context of programming function templates.Tatoeba #927381 by pabloignacio, translation #726969 by qdii
- Este documento se basa en una plantilla predefinida.This document is based on a predefined template.
- Necesito un formato para hacer un currículum.I need a format to make a resume.
- Usa esta plantilla para el nuevo informe.Use this template for the new report.
- Necesito una plantilla para mis presentaciones.I need a template for my presentations.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are working together in an office.
- Lucía¿Tienes la plantilla para el presupuesto?Do you have the template for the budget?
- MateoSí, te la envío por correo ahora.Yes, I will send it to you by email now.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Me ayudará mucho.Thanks, Mateo. It will help me a lot.
- MateoDe nada, Lucía. Espero que te sirva.You're welcome, Lucía. I hope it works for you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry plantilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plantilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
