deformación
/defoɾmaθjon/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for warpage is deformación.
deformación is used to express the concept of warpage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of deformación is deformaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/defoɾmaθjon/
Did you know?
- While deformación describes the state of warpage, Spanish speakers often use the verb alabear specifically for wood or metal that warps by twisting out of a flat plane.
- In colloquial Spanish, calling someone deformado can be a harsh insult regarding their appearance, whereas warped in English often refers to someone's twisted personality.
- Spanish has a specific word, combarse, to describe the specific type of warpage where a surface curves into an arc or a bow.
Examples in context
- El objeto presenta una ligera deformación en su superficie.The object shows a slight warpage on its surface.
- La madera tiene una curvatura notable debido a la humedad.The wood has noticeable warpage due to moisture.
- El cartón del paquete tiene una torcedura evidente.The cardboard packaging has a noticeable warpage.
- La impresión en la tela presenta deformidades en algunas zonas.The print on the fabric has warpage in some areas.
- La deformación del metal es evidente.The warpage of the metal is evident.
- Debemos evitar la deformación de la madera.We must avoid the warpage of the wood.
- Esa pieza tiene una ligera deformación.That piece has a slight warpage.
Example conversation
In a carpentry workshop, Javier is inspecting a wooden board.
- Lucía¿Viste el problema con la tabla?Did you see the problem with the board?
- JavierSí, tiene una deformación terrible.Yes, it has a terrible warpage.
- LucíaJavier, ¿podemos arreglar esta deformación?Javier, can we fix this warpage?
- JavierNo, es mejor usar otra pieza.No, it is better to use another piece.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
