Esteras (en. Mats)

/es'teɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Flat fabric, usually made of cane or straw, used to cover floors.

Example Sentence: Cane mats are very cool and comfortable in summer.

Las esterás de cañaveral son muy frescas y cómodas en verano.

Definition: Carpet or mat used for outdoor activities.

Example Sentence: We brought mats to the beach to lie on the sand.

Llevamos esterás a la playa para tumbarse en la arena.

adjective

Definition: Related to mats.

Example Sentence: The mat material is very water-resistant.

El material esterá es muy resistente al agua.

Etymology/Origin: It comes from the Latin 'stratum' meaning 'layer' or 'covering.'

Common Phrase: To be on the mat

Meaning: It means to be in a complicated situation or in a state of weakness.

Estar en la estera

Common Phrase: Summer mat

Meaning: It refers to a mat used especially in the hot season.

Estera de verano

Related Word: tapestry

Description: Decorative fabric used to cover furniture or walls.

tapiz

Related Word: carpet

Description: Fabric used to cover the floor, generally thicker than a mat.

carpeta

Slang Meaning: In some communities, 'mats' is used to describe someone who is very relaxed.

Slang Example: He is such a mat person, always calm and carefree.

Él es tan esterás, siempre tranquilo y sin preocupaciones.