bloque de madera
/bloke de madeɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for woodblock is bloque de madera.
The term refers to a woodblock, specifically a printing form or a block of wood used in artistic and construction contexts.
Meaning: printing form (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bloke de madeɾa/
Did you know?
- While bloque is used for a woodblock, the word madera is also used in Spanish to describe someone's innate talent or 'stuff' for a particular skill.
- The Spanish word madera comes from the Latin word māter, meaning 'mother'.
- In Spanish artistic contexts, a bloque de madera is often associated with the tradition of xilografía, a word derived from Greek that specifically refers to woodcutting.
Examples in context
- El artista utilizó un bloque de madera para realizar la impresión.The artist used a wood block for the printing.
- Me encanta ese grabado en madera.I love that wood engraving.
- El artista talló el bloque de madera.The artist carved the woodblock.
- Necesito un bloque de madera para la impresión.I need a woodblock for the printing.
- El diseño está en el bloque de madera.The design is on the woodblock.
Example conversation
María and Javier are in an art studio.
- María¿Has preparado el bloque de madera, Javier?Have you prepared the woodblock, Javier?
- JavierSí, el bloque de madera ya está listo.Yes, the woodblock is already ready.
- MaríaPerfecto, vamos a empezar a imprimir.Perfect, let's start printing.
- JavierMe parece una buena idea, María.That sounds like a good idea, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bloque, de, madera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
