Spanish word

bordado

Pronunciation

IPA/boɾˈðaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounembroidery

Example

Vi un bordado bonito en la tienda.

I saw a pretty piece of embroidery in the store.

Illustration for bordado (embroidery)

More examples

En el mercado encontré una blusa con bordado colorido.

At the market I found a blouse with colorful embroidery.

Core concept

Decorative motif stitched onto fabric.

Common phrases

  • una prenda con bordado

    a garment with embroidery

  • buscar un bordado

    look for an embroidery

Similar words

costura: Sewing by hand or machine that makes or alters clothing and textile goods.
adorno: Decorative element that enhances an object's look.

Definition in Spanish

Serie de puntadas sobre una tela que forman un motivo decorativo o la pieza terminada de ese trabajo.

Word origin

The noun bordado derives from the verb bordar, borrowed from Old French broder meaning to ornament with thread.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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