Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| azulejo | /aθuˈlexo/ /asuˈlexo/ |
masculine |
| baldosa | /balˈdosa/ | feminine |
| teja | /ˈtexa/ | feminine |
| loseta | /loseta/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| baldosín | /baldoˈsin/ | masculine |
Spanish uses different words for tiles depending on whether they are decorative, used for roofing or intended for flooring. For example, el azulejo de vidrio refers to glass tile. You can also use the verbs alicatar, azulejar or the phrase poner azulejos a to mean the act of covering a surface with tiles.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the specific application: azulejo is used for decorative ceramic tiles, often used for wall coverings in kitchens or bathrooms. teja is used specifically for the tiles used to cover a roof. loseta for smaller, often thinner tiles or paving slabs used for floors or walls. baldosa is a general term for a tile, often used when specifying materials like la baldosa de porcelana (porcelain tile). baldosín is another masculine form for a tile. la loseta means Tile (particularly for terracotta or clay tiles).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb alicatar is used specifically for the act of tiling walls with ceramic tiles.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθuˈlexo/
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Examples in context
- Se me cayó una teja en la cabeza.A tile fell on my head.This sentence shows the use of teja when an object falls.Tatoeba #1656893 by hayastan, translation #13271078 by frpzzd
- La teja que se cayó del tejado se rompió en pedazos.The tile that fell from the roof broke into pieces.This sentence illustrates a teja breaking after falling from a roof.Tatoeba #1596459 by Shishir, translation #25592 by hcbowman
- Necesito comprar unos azulejos nuevos para mi cocina.I need to buy some new tiles for my kitchen.
- En el baño principal, vamos a colocar baldosas de cerámica.In the main bathroom, we're going to install ceramic tiles.
- Voy a pintar los azulejos del baño de verde.I'm going to paint the bathroom tiles green.
- Voy a colocar nuevos azulejos en mi cocina.I'm going to install new tiles in my kitchen.
- Compré unas baldosas hermosas para el baño.I bought some beautiful tiles for the bathroom.
- Me encanta el diseño de mosaico en el suelo del patio.I love the mosaic design on the patio floor.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar azulejos de vidrio para mi ducha?Where can I find glass tiles for my shower?
- Vamos a cambiar el revestimiento de la cocina por baldosas de porcelana.We're going to replace the kitchen coating with porcelain tiles.
- ¿Sabes cómo limpiar los azulejos sin dañarlos?Do you know how to clean tiles without damaging them?
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a bathroom renovation project.
- JavierMe gusta este azulejo azul.I like this blue tile.
- Elena¿Crees que combina con el lavabo?Do you think it matches the sink?
- JavierSí, el azulejo es perfecto.Yes, the tile is perfect.
- ElenaEntonces vamos a comprarlo.Then let's go buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tile” translations and entries azulejo, baldosa, teja, loseta, baldosín, 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 azulejo, baldosa, loseta, teja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
