Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
vitela
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈtela/
Meaning
- feminine nounparchment
Example
El manuscrito está escrito en vitela.
The manuscript is written on parchment.
More examples
¿Qué es la vitela?
What is parchment?
Core concept
Calfskin-made parchment used in codices and official documents.
Similar words
pergamino: Traditional parchment made from processed animal skin for manuscripts and records.
papel: Paper made from plant fibers for modern printing and everyday writing.
Definition in Spanish
Piel de ternero transformada en un soporte fino y liso para la escritura, usado históricamente en códices, diplomas y documentos importantes.
Word origin
Derived from Latin vitellus 'calf', vitela became the medieval term for calfskin parchment and shares an origin with English vellum.
Usage tips
- In ordinary conversation or when the listener may not know the specialist term, pergamino is often used instead of vitela.
Other meanings
- calfskinnoun