Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
seda
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈseða/
Meaning
- feminine nounsilk
Example
La blusa está hecha de seda.
The blouse is made of silk.
More examples
Compré una bufanda de seda.
I bought a silk scarf.
Core concept
Fine, shiny natural fiber from silkworm cocoons used to weave smooth garments.
Common phrases
corbata de seda
silk tie
bufanda de seda
silk scarf
forro de seda
silk lining
Similar words
algodón: Soft, absorbent fabric spun from cotton fibers.
poliéster: Durable, wrinkle-resistant fabric made from synthetic fibers.
lino: Cool, breathable fabric woven from flax fibers.
satén: Smooth, shiny fabric woven with a glossy satin weave.
Definition in Spanish
Fibra natural, fina y brillante procedente del capullo del gusano de seda, empleada para fabricar telas y prendas.
Word origin
It comes from Latin serica and Greek sērikos 'of the Seres', which refer to silk brought from ancient China.
Usage tips
- When shopping, asking '¿Es 100% seda?' helps identify true silk and avoid blended fabrics.
Other meanings
- silk fabricnoun
Related words
- sedososilkyadjective
- sedosidadsilkinessnoun