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ornamentación

ornamentation

noun ohr-nah-men-tah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin ornamentatio

Also means

decoration

Usage Note

Ornamentación refers to decorative elements added to a structure, text, or musical piece — from the gilded ornamentación of a Baroque church to the melodic ornamentación of a flamenco singer's voice. It is a formal noun; in everyday speech decoración is more common for interior design contexts.

Examples

"La ornamentación del palacio es de estilo barroco."

Natural Translation

The ornamentation of the palace is in Baroque style.

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