Spanish word

dedal

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈðal/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthimble

Example

¿Tienes un dedal?

Do you have a thimble?

Illustration for dedal (thimble)

More examples

No puedo coser sin un dedal.

I can't sew without a thimble.

Core concept

Small cap worn on the fingertip to shield it from needle pricks.

Common phrases

  • coser con dedal

    sew with a thimble

Similar words

alfiler: Thin pointed metal pin pushed through fabric to hold pieces together temporarily.
aguja: Thin pointed metal rod with an eye for thread, used to stitch fabric.
hilo: Fine strand of thread passed through a needle to sew pieces of fabric together.
botón: Small round fastener sewn onto clothing to close or secure openings.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeña pieza en forma de casquillo, hecha habitualmente de metal o plástico, que se coloca sobre la yema del dedo para protegerla al coser.

Word origin

Derived from Latin digitāle 'of the finger' (digit- 'finger') and recorded in Old Spanish as dedal.

Usage tips

  • Stress falls on the final syllable (de-DAL), so it is not pronounced as DE-dal.

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