Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
rafia
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈrafja/
Meaning
- feminine nounraffia
Example
Compra rafia en la tienda de manualidades.
Buy raffia at the craft store.
More examples
En verano prefiero llevar un bolso de rafia a la playa.
In summer I prefer to take a raffia bag to the beach.
Core concept
Craft ribbon made from natural or synthetic palm fibers.
Common phrases
bolso de rafia
raffia bag
sombrero de rafia
raffia hat
Similar words
hilo: Thin thread used for sewing, embroidery, and small handcrafts.
cinta: Flat, flexible decorative ribbon or band for trimming garments and wrapping packages.
cuerda: Thick, sturdy rope designed for binding or hoisting heavy objects.
fibra: Individual plant or synthetic fibers that form yarns or textile material.
Definition in Spanish
Material formado por fibras extraídas de la palma Raphia o por imitaciones sintéticas, empleado como hilo o cinta en trabajos de manualidades.
Word origin
Derived from the botanical name Raphia, referring to fibers stripped from the palm's leaves and adopted into Spanish from European forms.
Usage tips
- Rafia is treated as a mass noun in Spanish, so use la rafia or rafia rather than a plural like rafias when referring to the material.
Other meanings
- raffia fibernoun