cerámico
ceramic
adjective seh-RAH-mee-koh Rare
Origin: Greek keramikos (of pottery), from keramos (clay)
Usage Note
Cerámico is the adjective form meaning 'made of or relating to ceramics'. The noun is la cerámica (ceramics / a ceramic piece). Do not use cerámico as a standalone noun — say una pieza cerámica or la cerámica. Spanish cerámica covers both fine pottery and industrial tile.
Examples
"Las baldosas cerámicas adornan el patio."
Natural Translation
The ceramic tiles decorate the courtyard.
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