Alfombras (en. Carpets)

/al'fo.mbras/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Soft and thick fabric that covers the floor of a room.

The living room carpet is red.

La alfombra del salón es de color rojo.

Decorative object used to add warmth and style to a space.

I bought a new carpet for the room.

Compré una alfombra nueva para la habitación.

Textile surface used to walk on.

Carpets absorb sound and provide comfort to the environment.

Las alfombras absorben el sonido y dan confort al ambiente.

From Hispanic Arabic 'al-humra', meaning 'the red', referring to the color of some carpets.

magic carpet

Reference to an object or situation that provides instant satisfaction.

alfombra mágica

to roll out the carpet

To express disdain or rejection towards someone or something.

tirar la alfombra

to dance on the carpet

To participate in festive activities, such as dancing, in a comfortable setting.

bailar sobre la alfombra

rug

Object placed on the floor for decoration or comfort.

tapete

carpet

Carpet that covers the entire floor of a room.

moqueta

covering

Surface that covers something, in this case, the floor.

cobertura

Comfortable and relaxed lifestyle.

To live life on a carpet, worry-free.

Llevar la vida en alfombra, sin preocupaciones.

Cozy atmosphere at home.

That place has a carpet vibe, very cozy.

Ese lugar tiene una vibra de alfombra, muy acogedora.