What is the Spanish word for "clay"?

Learn how to say "clay" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

clay

Spanish

arcilla

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Examples of how to use "clay" in Spanish

English
This pot is made of red clay.
Spanish
Esta olla está hecha de arcilla roja.
English
The potter shaped the bowl from wet clay.
Spanish
El alfarero moldeó el cuenco con arcilla húmeda.
English
After the rain, the path turned to clay.
Spanish
Después de la lluvia, el sendero se convirtió en barro.
English
Children used clay to make small animals.
Spanish
Los niños usaron arcilla para hacer pequeños animales.
English
She painted the sculpture once the clay dried.
Spanish
Ella pintó la escultura una vez que la arcilla se secó.

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This pot is made of red clay.

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