What is the Spanish word for "timber"?

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

English

timber

Spanish

madera

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Alternative translations of "timber"

leña

Examples of how to use "timber" in Spanish

English
Old houses were built with heavy timber.
Spanish
Las casas antiguas estaban construidas con madera maciza.
English
They transported timber to the new house.
Spanish
Transportaron madera a la nueva casa.
English
The roof was made from strong timber.
Spanish
El techo estaba hecho de madera resistente.
English
She admired the carved timber post.
Spanish
Ella admiró la columna de madera tallada.
English
Workers stacked timber behind the workshop.
Spanish
Los trabajadores apilaron madera detrás del taller.

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