carpet [ˈkɑːpɪt]
noun
alfombra; (f) (small) tapete; (m) (fitted) moqueta; (f) a carpet of leaves una alfombra de hojas
The carpet of leaves in my yard became more and more noticeable
to be on the carpet (informal) tener que aguantar un rapapolvo; (informal)
to roll out the red carpet for sb recibir a algn con todos los honores; ponerle a algn la alfombra roja
they tried to sweep it under the carpet quisieron echar tierra sobre el asunto; trataron de esconder los trapos sucios
verb:transitive
1 [+floor] (wall to wall) enmoquetar; (with individual rugs) alfombrar;with de; 2 (informal) (scold) to carpet sb echar un rapapolvo a algn; (informal)
modifier
carpet bag (n) (US) maletín; (m) morral; (m)
carpet bombing (n) bombardeo de arrasamiento; (m)
carpet slippers (n) zapatillas; (f)
carpet square carpet tile (n) loseta; (f)
carpet sweeper (n) escoba mecánica; (f)
