Spanish word

puntilla

Pronunciation

IPA/punˈtiʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nountrim

Example

Compré una blusa con puntilla en las mangas.

I bought a blouse with trim on the sleeves.

Illustration for puntilla (trim)

More examples

El vestido tenía puntilla en el escote.

The dress had trim on the neckline.

Core concept

Slender lace border sewn along fabric edges.

Common phrases

  • blusa con puntilla

    blouse with trim

  • puntilla decorativa

    decorative trim

Similar words

encaje: Lacy fabric with open, airy patterns made from fine threads.
adorno: Small decorative element added to enhance appearance, often on objects or garments.
bordado: Decorative designs created by stitching thread onto fabric.
fleco: Fringe made from hanging threads or cut fabric strips along an edge.

Definition in Spanish

Puntilla es una tira estrecha de adorno, frecuentemente de encaje, que se añade al borde de tejidos o prendas.

Word origin

From the diminutive of punta (from Latin punctum 'point'), originally 'little point' and later used for a slender decorative band at a fabric edge.

Usage tips

  • In descriptions or sales, mentioning mangas, cuello, or dobladillo helps listeners understand precisely where the puntilla is placed, since 'trim' in English can be much broader.

Other meanings

  • lacenoun

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