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    Azulejos (en. Tiles)

    /aθuˈle.xos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A ceramic piece used as a covering for walls and floors.
    The tiles in the kitchen are a beautiful shade of blue.
    Los azulejos en la cocina son de un hermoso color azul.
    Tiles play an important role in the architectural decoration of various cultures.
    The palace is adorned with tiles that tell ancient stories.
    El palacio está adornado con azulejos que cuentan historias antiguas.
    They are often used in the decoration of interiors and exteriors.
    I decided to place tiles in the patio to give it a special touch.
    Decidí colocar azulejos en el patio para darle un toque especial.

    Etymology

    The word 'tile' comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'azzul', meaning 'blue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ceramic tiles
    Tiles made of ceramic, typically used in bathrooms and kitchens.
    azulejos de cerámica
    hand-painted tiles
    Tiles that have artistic designs hand-painted, highly valued in decoration.
    azulejos pintados a mano
    fired clay tiles
    Tiles made from clay that have been fired at high temperatures.
    azulejos de barro cocido

    Related Words

    flooring
    A piece made of ceramic or other material used to cover floors.
    baldosa
    blue
    A color that resembles the cloudless sky.
    azul
    ceramics
    A material made from clays used to create decorative and useful objects.
    cerámica

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to the decorative style that uses tiles.
    The house has a very 'tiled' style due to the number of tiles on the walls.
    La casa tiene un estilo muy 'azulejero' por la cantidad de azulejos en las paredes.