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"Azulejo" is a noun which is often translated as "tile", and "teja" is a noun which is also often translated as "tile". Learn more about the difference between "azulejo" and "teja" below.
el azulejo(
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soo
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leh
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hoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (material)
a. tile
Las paredes están adornadas con azulejos preciosos.The walls are adorned with beautiful tiles.
b. glazed tile
Los azulejos de mosaico son más caros que los lisos.Mosaic glazed tiles are more expensive than smooth ones.
la teja, el teja(
teh
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hah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. tile
El granizo dañó las tejas del techo del garaje.The hail damaged the tiles of the garage roof.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
