terra cotta

• Tipo de material cerámico a base de arcilla, generalmente sin esmaltar y de color rojizo-marrón, usado a menudo para alfarería, baldosas de construcción y adornos arquitectónicos.

A type of clay-based ceramic material, typically unglazed and reddish-brown in color, commonly used for pottery, building tiles, and architectural decorations.

1. Clay materialB1formal

   A type of hard, reddish-brown clay used for making pottery, tiles, and sculptures.

   Terra cotta (arcilla)

   • The garden pots are made of terra cotta.
   • Ancient civilizations used terra cotta for statues and roof tiles.
   • The artist sculpted a beautiful figure from terra cotta.

2. B1formal

   A brownish-orange color resembling the natural shade of baked clay.

   terracota (color)

   • She painted the walls a warm terra cotta shade.
   • The sunset had a beautiful terra cotta hue.
   • Terra cotta is a popular color for home decor.