Spanish word

poliéster

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈljesteɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolyester

Example

¿La chaqueta es de poliéster?

Is the jacket made of polyester?

Illustration for poliéster (polyester)

More examples

Uso ropa deportiva de poliéster porque se seca rápido.

I wear polyester sportswear because it dries quickly.

Core concept

Synthetic ester-based polymer fiber noted for strength and fast drying.

Common phrases

  • ropa deportiva de poliéster

    polyester sportswear

  • bolsa de poliéster

    polyester bag

  • forro de poliéster

    polyester lining

Similar words

algodón: Soft, highly absorbent natural fiber often used for T-shirts and underwear.
lana: Thick, insulating animal fiber used for warm sweaters and coats.
seda: Thin, glossy animal fiber with a smooth touch, used for formal blouses and dresses.
nylon: Lightweight, strong synthetic fiber that dries quickly, used for rainwear and sportswear.

Definition in Spanish

Material sintético usado en textiles, formado por polímeros éster que proporcionan resistencia y secado rápido.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from English polyester, named from Greek poly 'many' and the chemical term ester because the material is made of long ester-linked polymer chains.

Usage tips

  • The acute accent in poliéster marks stress on the 'és' syllable, so pronounce it po-li-ÉS-ter rather than following the English stress pattern.

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