cachemira
/kat͡ʃeˈmiɾa/feminine
The English word cashmere is translated into Spanish as cachemira. Wiktionary also lists cachemir and casimir.
Meaning: soft fabric made of wool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cachemira | /kat͡ʃeˈmiɾa/ | feminine |
| cachemir | /kat͡ʃemiɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| casimir | /kasiˈmiɾ/ | masculine |
| casimira | /kasimiɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This noun refers to the soft fabric made of wool.
How do you pronounce it?
/katʃeˈmiɾa/
Did you know?
- The word 'casimira' can function as a female given name in Spanish, though it is quite rare and uncommon in modern times.
- Unlike English where 'cashmere' is almost exclusively a noun, cachemira can be used as a color descriptor to evoke a soft, muted beige or grey tone.
- The Spanish word cachemira is also the name used in Spanish for the region of Kashmir.
Examples in context
- Este suéter está hecho de cachemiraThis sweater is made of cashmere
- Me encanta tu jersey de casmirI love your cashmere sweater
- Este abrigo es de cachemiraThis coat is made of cashmere
- Quiero comprar una manta de casmirI want to buy a cashmere blanket
- El suéter de cachemira es muy suaveThe cashmere sweater is very soft
- Esta bufanda es de cachemira.This scarf is made of cashmere.
- Me encanta la suavidad de la cachemira.I love the softness of cashmere.
- La cachemira es un material muy caro.Cashmere is a very expensive material.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are shopping for winter clothes in a boutique.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta este suéter de cachemira?Do you like this cashmere sweater?
- LucíaSí, la cachemira es muy cálida.Yes, cashmere is very warm.
- AlejandroEs un regalo perfecto para tu madre.It is a perfect gift for your mother.
- LucíaTienes razón, le va a encantar.You are right, she is going to love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cashmere” translations and entries cachemira, cachemir, casimir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
