tela de algodón
/tela de alɡodon/from spelling rules
tela de algodón is the Spanish phrase for cotton fabric.
tela de algodón is used to describe a type of cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant. You can use the single word algodón to refer to the material itself, but if you are specifically referring to the finished cloth, use tela de algodón.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tela (fabric or cloth), de (of or made of) and algodón (cotton).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word franela is used to refer specifically to a type of cotton flannel fabric.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple cotton fabrics, change the noun tela to its plural form telas, while keeping algodón in the singular: telas de algodón.
How do you pronounce it?
/tela de alɡodon/
Did you know?
- The word tela can be used in idiomatic Spanish expressions to describe something that is very difficult or a 'big deal', such as saying vaya tela.
- The word algodón entered Spanish via Andalusian Arabic, which originally borrowed it from Classical Syriac and Aramaic.
- In Spanish, the word algodón is used not only for the fabric but also to refer to a cotton ball or cotton swab.
Examples in context
- Me gusta la tela de algodón porque es suave y transpirableI like cotton fabric because it is soft and breathable
- Este tejido de algodón es ideal para prendas de veranoThis cotton fabric is ideal for summer garments
- Mis sábanas son de tela de algodón, por eso son tan suaves.My bedsheets are made of cotton fabric, that's why they're so soft.
- Esta camisa es de tela de algodón.This shirt is made of cotton fabric.
- Prefiero la tela de algodón para el verano.I prefer cotton fabric for the summer.
- Busco una tela de algodón muy suave.I am looking for a very soft cotton fabric.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are shopping for fabric to make curtains.
- LucíaMira Mateo, esta tela de algodón es linda.Look Mateo, this cotton fabric is pretty.
- MateoSí, pero es demasiado cara.Yes, but it is too expensive.
- LucíaBusquemos otra tela de algodón más barata.Let's look for another cotton fabric that is cheaper.
- MateoEstá bien, vamos a ver allá.Alright, let's go look over there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algodón, de, tela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
