Spanish Conversation · Level 129
61 words
Spanish word
confección
Pronunciation
IPA/konfekˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounsewing
Example
La confección de este vestido es muy buena.
The sewing on this dress is very good.
More examples
Prefiero la confección a medida para asegurar un buen ajuste.
I prefer made-to-measure tailoring to ensure a good fit.
Core concept
The act of cutting, stitching, and assembling fabric into garments as a trade or craft.
Common phrases
confección a medida
made-to-measure tailoring
confección de prendas
garment sewing
confección industrial
industrial sewing
Similar words
ropa: Includes all garments and wearable items worn on the body.
prenda: Serves as a single article of clothing, such as a shirt, dress, or coat.
costura: Stitches fabric with needle and thread to create garments and small textile items.
sastrería: Measures and tailors clothing to an individual's body for a custom fit.
Definition in Spanish
Actividad y oficio de fabricar prendas de vestir mediante el corte y la costura, y por extensión las prendas resultantes y el sector que las produce.
Word origin
From Latin confectio (con- + facere), literally 'making together', which extended from the act of making to the garments and the business of making them.
Usage tips
- The question ¿Es de buena confección? asks about workmanship and construction quality, not about the fabric of the garment.
Other meanings
- tailoringnoun
- manufacturenoun
- ready-made clothingnoun
Related words
- confeccionarmake garmentsverb
- confeccionadosewnadjective
- confeccionistagarment makernoun