Spanish word

descoser

Pronunciation

IPA/deskoˈseɾ/

Meaning

  • verbunpick

Example

¿Puedes descoser esta costura para arreglarla?

Can you unpick this seam to fix it?

Illustration for descoser (unpick)

More examples

Tengo que descoser un botón antes de poner otro.

I have to unpick a button before putting on another.

Core concept

A seam with a row of stitches being taken out to free the cloth.

Common phrases

  • descoser un botón

    unpick a button

  • descoser la etiqueta

    unpick the label

Similar words

deshacer: Reverses stitching so the item returns to its pre-sewn condition.
quitar: Extracts thread or parts from cloth or objects, leaving the rest intact.
cortar: Snips or slices thread or fabric with a sharp tool to cut it off.
arrancar: Rips out threads or fabric abruptly using strong pulling force.

Definition in Spanish

Quitar o soltar las puntadas de una costura para permitir su reparación o cambios en la prenda.

Word origin

The verb descoser combines des- 'away' or 'remove' with coser 'to sew', derived from Latin consuere, and thus means taking out sewing from a seam.

Usage tips

  • Spelling can confuse learners because coser (to sew) is different from cocer (to cook), so descoser always relates to sewing and alterations rather than to cooking.

Opposites

Related words

  • descosidounstitchedadjective

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