esterilla de yoga
/esteɾiʝa de ʝoɡa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "yoga mat" is translated into Spanish as esterilla de yoga. Wiktionary also lists colchoneta yóguica.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| esterilla de yoga | /esteɾiʝa de ʝoɡa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| colchoneta yóguica | /kolt͡ʃoneta ʝoɡika/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
While esterilla de yoga is the standard term, you may also encounter colchoneta yóguica or the informal tapete de yoga.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase esterilla de yoga is composed of esterilla (small mat/rug) and de yoga (of yoga).
Which one should you use?
Esterilla de yoga is the most common way to refer to a thin yoga mat. In contrast, the term colchoneta typically refers to a thicker, foam-based mat or exercise pad, such as in the phrase una colchoneta de yoga.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the article and the noun: las esterillas de yoga.
How do you pronounce it?
/esteɾiʝa de ʝoɡa/
Did you know?
- In Mexico and parts of Latin America, the word tapete is used for a yoga mat, but in Spain, tapete often refers to the green felt surface of a billiards table.
- The word yoga shares a common ancestor with the Spanish word yugo, which means 'yoke'. Both come from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'to join'.
- The term colchoneta is essentially a 'little mattress', derived from the word colchón, which is used for a standard bed mattress.
Examples in context
- Necesito una colchoneta de yoga nuevaI need a new yoga mat
- He traído mi tapete de yoga a la claseI brought my yoga mat to the class
- Voy a practicar yoga en mi tapeteI'm going to practice yoga on my yoga mat
- Necesito una esterilla nueva para hacer yogaI need a new yoga mat to practice yoga
- Voy a hacer yoga en mi tapete de ejerciciosI'm going to do yoga on my exercise mat
- Necesito comprar una esterilla de yoga nueva.I need to buy a new yoga mat.
- Tu esterilla de yoga es de color azul.Your yoga mat is blue.
- No encuentro mi esterilla de yoga en la clase.I cannot find my yoga mat in the class.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing for a yoga session at home.
- Javier¿Dónde dejaste la esterilla de yoga, Sofía?Where did you leave the yoga mat, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá en el salón, junto al sofá.It is in the living room, next to the sofa.
- JavierGracias, ya la tengo aquí.Thanks, I have it here now.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a empezar la clase.Perfect, let's start the class.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yoga mat” translations, 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 colchoneta, de, esterilla, yoga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
