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.