esterar

Senses

1. 1.

   to cover with mats or straw

   to lay down a mat, straw, or similar woven covering on a floor or ground

2. 2.

   to pave or floor

   to furnish or line a surface with a material for walking or sitting

Examples

• "Los trabajadores esteraron el suelo de la cabaña con ramas secas."

  The workers covered the cabin floor with dry branches.

• "Decidimos esterar la terraza con alfombras de esparto para el verano."

  We decided to cover the terrace with esparto mats for the summer.

• "En la antigüedad, solían esterar los patios con juncos y paja."

  In ancient times, they used to lay rushes and straw in the courtyards.

Usage

This is a somewhat formal or rural verb, more common in historical, architectural, or agricultural contexts. It refers specifically to laying woven or natural materials like mats, straw, or rushes on floors or outdoor surfaces. Not commonly used in everyday modern conversation.