How to say “rug, carpet” in Spanish

“Rug, carpet” in Spanish is la alfombra. You can also say el tapete.

alfombra is feminine, so it takes la: la alfombra. The plural is las alfombras.

In English, la alfombra means “rug, carpet”.

“Rug, carpet” in Spanish is alfombra (ahl-FOHM-brah), or tapete. It's feminine: la alfombra, plural las alfombras.

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How do you say “rug, carpet” in Spanish?

“Rug, carpet” in Spanish is la alfombra. You can also say el tapete.

How do you pronounce alfombra?

Say it ahl-FOHM-brah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: FOHM. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is alfombra masculine or feminine in Spanish?

alfombra is feminine, so it takes la: la alfombra. The plural is las alfombras.

What does alfombra mean in English?

In English, la alfombra means “rug, carpet”.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.