Spanish word

lino

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlino/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlinen

Example

Me gusta la camisa de lino.

I like the linen shirt.

Illustration for lino (linen)

More examples

La ropa de lino suele arrugarse pero transpira bien.

Linen garments tend to wrinkle but are breathable.

Core concept

Light cool summer cloth with a slightly crisp texture.

Common phrases

  • ropa de lino

    linen garments

  • tejido de lino

    linen cloth

Similar words

algodón: Soft, absorbent fabric from cotton fibers, comfortable and breathable.
poliéster: Durable synthetic fabric that resists wrinkles and dries quickly.
seda: Thin, smooth, glossy fabric produced by silkworms, lightweight and soft.
lana: Warm, fluffy fabric made from sheep's wool with strong insulating properties.

Definition in Spanish

Material textil procedente de la fibra de la planta del lino; tejido apreciado por su frescura y firmeza y usado en prendas de verano y ropa de hogar.

Word origin

Lino comes from Latin linum 'flax' and refers first to the flax plant, then to the fiber and to the woven cloth.

Usage tips

  • Lino is an uncountable material noun, so constructions use de (for example una prenda de lino) rather than attempting a plural or an article like un lino.

Other meanings

  • flaxnoun

Related words

  • linazalinseednoun

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