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“cotton” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/alɣoˈðon/

Example

¿Es este vestido de algodón?

Is this dress made of cotton?

Illustration for algodón (cotton)

How to say “cotton” in Spanish

“Cotton” in Spanish is algodón.

White fluffy plant fiber used to make cloth.

Full entry for algodón: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with algodón

La ropa de bebé de algodón es suave para la piel.

Cotton baby clothes are soft on the skin.

Tips for using algodón

  • When describing material, Spanish uses de algodón, so say 'es de algodón' to mean 'it is made of cotton' rather than 'es algodón'.

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