Spanish Conversation · Level 181
15 words
Spanish word
costura
Pronunciation
IPA/kosˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounseam
Example
La camisa tiene una costura suelta.
The shirt has a loose seam.
More examples
Cose la costura a máquina para que no se suelte.
Sew the seam by machine so it doesn't come loose.
Core concept
Stitched line joining two pieces of fabric.
Common phrases
una costura suelta
a loose seam
remendar una costura
mend a seam
costura a máquina
machine-sewn seam
Similar words
cosido: Area of fabric created by sewing that forms a finished, reinforced join.
puntada: A single needle pass that produces one discrete stitch in the fabric.
dobladillo: Edge of a garment folded under and stitched to give a neat, secured hem.
Definition in Spanish
Línea de puntadas que une dos piezas de tela; también el resultado del trabajo de coser.
Word origin
From medieval Latin consutura, from consuere 'to sew' plus the noun-forming suffix -tura, originally meaning 'the sewing together'.
Usage tips
- When reporting a damaged seam, speakers often say 'se abrió la costura' to mean the seam has come open, then specify the repair they want.