ornamentación
ornamentation
noun ohr-nah-men-tah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin ornamentatio
Also means
decoration
Usage Note
Ornamentación refers to decorative elements added to a structure, text, or musical piece — from the gilded ornamentación of a Baroque church to the melodic ornamentación of a flamenco singer's voice. It is a formal noun; in everyday speech decoración is more common for interior design contexts.
Examples
"La ornamentación del palacio es de estilo barroco."
Natural Translation
The ornamentation of the palace is in Baroque style.
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