lechada para azulejos
/let͡ʃada paɾa aθulexos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tile grout" is translated into Spanish as lechada para azulejos.
The phrase lechada para azulejos is the standard way to describe the material used to fill gaps between ceramic tiles.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lechada refers to grout or slurry. It comes from leche (milk), referring to the milky, liquid consistency of the grout mixture.
How do you pronounce it?
/letʃada paɾa aθulexos/
Did you know?
- While lechada describes the grout, the individual tiles are called azulejos, a word that entered Spanish from Arabic az-zulayj, meaning 'small polished stone'.
- In Mexico, construction workers often use the word boquilla instead of lechada to refer to the grout used in tile joints.
- The word azulejos specifically describes glazed ceramic tiles and is rarely used for matte floor tiles.
Examples in context
- Mi baño necesita una nueva lechada de azulejos y limpieza.My bathroom needs new tile grout and cleaning.
- ¿Sabes cómo aplicar la argamasa de los azulejos correctamente?Do you know how to apply tile grout correctly?
- Necesito comprar lechada para azulejos blanca.I need to buy white tile grout.
- La lechada para azulejos se está agrietando.The tile grout is cracking.
- Aplica la lechada para azulejos con cuidado.Apply the tile grout carefully.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are renovating their bathroom.
- LucíaMateo, ¿tenemos suficiente lechada para azulejos?Mateo, do we have enough tile grout?
- MateoNo, creo que necesitamos comprar más.No, I think we need to buy more.
- LucíaIré a la tienda ahora mismo.I will go to the store right now.
- MateoPerfecto, trae la lechada para azulejos gris.Perfect, bring the gray tile grout.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
