Tapices (en. Hangings)

/taˈpises/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Decorative fabric that is hung on walls.
The living room is decorated with antique tapestries.
El salón está decorado con tapices antiguos.
A textile artwork that can represent scenes or landscapes.
The tapestries from the Middle Ages are highly valued.
Los tapices de la Edad Media son muy valorados.
A woven product used to beautify a space.
Tapestries add a special touch to the décor.
Los tapices dan un toque especial a la decoración.

Etymology

From Latin 'tapetis', which means 'tapestry' or 'carpet'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cover the tapestry
To cover with a tapestry.
tapar el tapiz
to add a touch with tapestries
To enhance the décor with tapestries.
dar un toque con tapices

Related Words

carpet
Fabric that is placed on the ground.
alfombra
embroidery
Technique of ornamentation on fabrics.
bordado
decoration
Art of beautifying spaces.
decoración

Slang Meanings

A style that is in fashion.
That place has impressive tapestries, very on-trend.
Ese lugar tiene un tapices impresionante, muy en tendencia.
Something that is very complicated or elaborate.
The situation has become a tapestry of problems.
La situación se ha vuelto un tapices de problemas.