Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
lana
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlana/
Meaning
- feminine nounwool
Example
La bufanda es de lana.
The scarf is made of wool.
More examples
Tejí un suéter con lana.
I knitted a sweater with yarn.
Core concept
Soft sheep fleece and the yarn made from it.
Common phrases
madeja de lana
skein of yarn
tejer con lana
knit with yarn
abrigo de lana
wool coat
Similar words
algodón: Soft plant fiber from cotton bolls spun into breathable, comfortable fabric.
seda: Shiny, smooth fiber from silkworm cocoons woven into thin, lightweight cloth.
tela: Cloth produced by weaving or knitting fibers into a continuous fabric for garments and home use.
fibra: Threadlike material from plants or animals that forms yarns and textile fabrics.
Definition in Spanish
Material textil formado por las fibras del pelo de la oveja; también el hilo resultante y, en uso coloquial, dinero.
Word origin
Spanish lana derives from Latin lana 'wool' and denotes fleece or the yarn produced from it, with a later slang extension to mean money.
Usage tips
- As slang for money, lana is informal, so use dinero for neutral or formal references to money.
Other meanings
- yarnnoun
- moneynoun
Opposites
- poliésterpolyesternoun
Related words
- lanarwoolenadjective
- lanudowoollyadjective