deformación
/defoɾmaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'warping' is translated into Spanish as deformación.
deformación is used to describe the concept of warping in a formal sense.
How do you pronounce it?
/defoɾmaθjon/
Did you know?
- When talking about the warping of a record or a vinyl disc, Spanish speakers might use the word alabeo instead of deformación.
- Spanish has the word combado, which refers specifically to a warped or bowed surface, often used when discussing the curvature of a screen or a piece of metal.
- The Spanish term deformar can be used metaphorically to describe the warping of a truth or a memory, whereas English often uses 'distort'.
Examples in context
- La madera sufre una deformación debido a la humedad.The wood undergoes warping due to humidity.
- La madera se deforma cuando está expuesta al sol durante mucho tiempo.The wood warps when exposed to the sun for a long time.
- El tejido presenta una deformación leve después de ser lavado.The fabric shows a slight warping after being washed.
- La deformación de la madera es evidente.The warping of the wood is evident.
- El calor causó una deformación en el plástico.The heat caused a warping in the plastic.
- Evita la deformación de la mesa con este producto.Avoid the warping of the table with this product.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are inspecting a new wooden table.
- DanielMira, la tabla tiene una deformación.Look, the board has some warping.
- MaríaTienes razón, no está recta.You are right, it is not straight.
- DanielDebemos cambiarla por otra.We should exchange it for another one.
- MaríaSí, vamos a llamar a la tienda.Yes, let's call the store.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
