English–Spanish
“embroidery” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/boɾˈðaðo/
Example
Vi un bordado bonito en la tienda.
I saw a pretty piece of embroidery in the store.
How to say “embroidery” in Spanish
“Embroidery” in Spanish is bordado.
Decorative motif stitched onto fabric.
Example sentences with bordado
En el mercado encontré una blusa con bordado colorido.
At the market I found a blouse with colorful embroidery.
Tips for using bordado
- In everyday Spanish bordado usually names the physical embroidered piece but it also appears figuratively, for example lo bordaste to praise someone for doing something very well.