Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
textura
Pronunciation
IPA/teksˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nountexture
Example
Me gusta la textura de esta tela.
I like the texture of this fabric.
More examples
La textura del papel es ideal para escribir.
The texture of the paper is ideal for writing.
Core concept
Perceived feel of a surface or a food when touched or eaten.
Common phrases
la textura de la piel
texture of the skin
la textura del papel
texture of the paper
textura rugosa
rough texture
Similar words
tacto: Sensation from directly feeling an object with the hands.
sensación: Feeling perceived by the body or the tongue.
consistencia: Extent to which a substance is soft, firm, or cohesive.
rugosidad: Extent to which a surface feels rough or gritty.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad que describe cómo se percibe la superficie o la estructura de un objeto o alimento al tocarlo o al comerlo, por ejemplo suavidad, aspereza, firmeza o cremosidad.
Word origin
From Latin textura, from texere 'to weave', originally naming a woven structure and later extended to the perceived surface or internal structure of materials and foods.
Usage tips
- Native speakers usually add adjectives such as suave, áspero, crujiente or cremoso after textura to show which sensory quality is meant.
Other meanings
- weavenoun
- mouthfeelnoun