Spanish word

algodón

Pronunciation

IPA/alɣoˈðon/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncotton

Example

¿Es este vestido de algodón?

Is this dress made of cotton?

Illustration for algodón (cotton)

More examples

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

Cotton baby clothes are soft on the skin.

Core concept

White fluffy plant fiber used to make cloth.

Common phrases

  • tejido de algodón

    cotton fabric

  • ropa de bebé de algodón

    cotton baby clothes

  • fibras de algodón

    cotton fibers

Similar words

poliéster: Durable, wrinkle-resistant synthetic fiber made chemically for clothing.
lana: Soft, insulating natural fiber spun from sheep's wool for warm garments.
seda: Fine, glossy natural fiber produced from silkworm cocoons, smooth and lightweight.
lino: Cool, breathable natural fiber extracted from flax stems for lightweight clothes.

Definition in Spanish

Fibra vegetal suave y blanca que se obtiene de las semillas de la planta del algodón y se utiliza como material textil.

Word origin

The word algodón derives from Arabic al-qutn (al- 'the' + qutn 'cotton'), passing through medieval Ibero-Romance into Spanish.

Usage tips

  • 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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