How to say floor.

Question

I'm wondering how to indicate "floor" as in what you walk on in the house. I know that "piso" can mean floor, but am thinking it is closer to the English word "story", i.e., that building has several stories. I want to say something like "I mopped the floor" Thanks, Richard

Answer 1

Interestingly enough, in addition to "el suelo", the word "piso" can also be used to mean "floor" in the sense of "mopping a floor". I have seen signs that say "piso mojado" in public places.

• I've seen signs like that too. Our lesson here (1.13) teaches "fregar el suelo" for "to mop the floor". They are synonyms. - Goyo Nov 19, 2009
• Thanks - good answer. I've seen that sign too, but didn't think about it when I was racking my brain for the word - rmshea7 Nov 19, 2009

Answer 2

El suelo.