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cerámico

ceramic

adjective seh-RAH-mee-koh Rare

Origin: Greek keramikos (of pottery), from keramos (clay)

Usage Note

Cerámico is the adjective form meaning 'made of or relating to ceramics'. The noun is la cerámica (ceramics / a ceramic piece). Do not use cerámico as a standalone noun — say una pieza cerámica or la cerámica. Spanish cerámica covers both fine pottery and industrial tile.

Examples

"Las baldosas cerámicas adornan el patio."

Natural Translation

The ceramic tiles decorate the courtyard.

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