Spanish word

raso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈraso/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsatin

Example

La blusa es de raso.

The blouse is made of satin.

Illustration for raso (satin)

More examples

El vestido de raso brillaba bajo las luces.

The satin dress shone under the lights.

Core concept

Shiny, smooth satin fabric.

Common phrases

  • vestido de raso

    satin dress

  • blusa de raso

    satin blouse

  • tela de raso

    satin fabric

  • forro de raso

    satin lining

Similar words

satén: Fabric with a characteristic satin weave giving a glossy front and a dull back for formal uses.
seda: Natural-fiber fabric made from silk, known for a fine sheen and an elegant, soft drape.
algodón: Durable, soft fabric made from cotton, prized for comfort and moisture absorption in daily clothes.
lino: Highly breathable linen fabric made from flax, with a textured, cooling feel for warm climates.

Definition in Spanish

Tela de superficie lisa y brillante, equivalente a satén; también se usa como adjetivo para describir algo liso o sin relieve.

Word origin

From Latin rāsus, the past participle of radere 'to scrape' or 'shave', originally meaning 'shaved smooth' and later used as the name for a glossy cloth.

Usage tips

  • On garment labels, raso names the satin finish but does not guarantee silk; labels that list 'seda' indicate real silk.

Other meanings

  • smoothadjective
  • flatadjective

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