Floor in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'floor' is 'suelo', pronounced SWEH-loh (IPA: /ˈswelo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: suelos).
Pronunciation: SWEH-loh
| Spanish | suelo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SWEH-loh · /ˈswelo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | suelos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'suelo'
- Se me cayó el vaso al suelo y se rompió.
The glass fell to the floor and broke. - ¿Por qué hay ropa en el suelo de tu cuarto?
Why are there clothes on the floor of your room? - El suelo de la cocina es de madera.
The kitchen floor is made of wood. - Después de la fiesta tuvimos que barrer y trapear el suelo de toda la casa.
After the party we had to sweep and mop the floor of the whole house.
Common Phrases with 'suelo'
- estar por los suelos
to be at rock bottom - tirado en el suelo
lying on the floor
How to Use 'suelo'
'Suelo' means both the floor indoors and the ground or soil outdoors. For a storey of a building, use 'piso' or 'planta' ('vivo en el tercer piso'), never 'suelo'.
Regional note: In much of Latin America 'piso' is the everyday word for the floor you walk on ('el piso está mojado'), while in Spain 'piso' usually means an apartment and 'suelo' is the floor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Floor' in Spanish is 'suelo', pronounced SWEH-loh.
It is spelled s-u-e-l-o.
'Suelo' is masculine: you say 'el suelo'.
The plural of 'suelo' is 'suelos'.
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