What is the Spanish word for "lumber"?

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

English

lumber

Spanish

madera

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Alternative translations of "lumber"

leña
troncos

Examples of how to use "lumber" in Spanish

English
We need to buy some lumber for the project.
Spanish
Necesitamos comprar madera para el proyecto.
English
They bought lumber for the backyard fence.
Spanish
Ellos compraron madera para la cerca del patio trasero.
English
The carpenter stacked the lumber neatly outside.
Spanish
El carpintero apiló la madera ordenadamente afuera.
English
We need lumber to build the new shelf.
Spanish
Necesitamos madera para construir la nueva estantería.
English
A truck delivered lumber to the construction site.
Spanish
Un camión entregó madera en el sitio de construcción.

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