English–Spanish

“sew” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈseɾ/

Example

¿Puedes coser este botón?

Can you sew this button?

Illustration for coser (sew)

How to say “sew” in Spanish

“Sew” in Spanish is coser.

Close-up of stitches closing a rip in cloth.

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

Example sentences with coser

Mi abuela me enseñó a coser a mano para arreglar la ropa.

My grandmother taught me to sew by hand to mend clothes.

Tips for using coser

  • Coser can describe stitching a wound in everyday speech, but suturar is the more technical verb in medical contexts.

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