algodón
/alɡoˈdon/masculine
The English word "cotton" is algodón in Spanish.
algodón refers to the fabric. To describe an object as being made of cotton, use the phrase de algodón. Additionally, algodón de azúcar is the colloquial term used in Spain for cotton candy.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of algodón is algodones.
How do you pronounce it?
/alɡoˈdon/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, describing someone's heart as de algodón suggests they are overly soft, naive or easily manipulated.
- The word algodón is a direct linguistic descendant of the Arabic 'quṭun', which was brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish period.
- In medical contexts, a cotton ball is called un algodón, treating the material as a countable object rather than just an uncountable mass.
Examples in context
- El algodón absorbe agua.Cotton absorbs water.This sentence is useful for showing how algodón absorbs water.Tatoeba #1508975 by marcelostockle, translation #323502 by CK
- Esta blusa es de algodón.This blouse is cotton.This sentence shows how to use algodón to describe what a blouse is made of.Tatoeba #1090978 by Shishir, translation #60571 by CK
- Compré dos camisas de algodón.I bought two cotton shirts.This sentence demonstrates using algodón to describe shirts.Tatoeba #581766 by Leono, translation #261972 by CK
- Este tejido está hecho de algodónThis fabric is made of cotton
- La industria textil utiliza mucha fibra de algodónThe textile industry uses a lot of cotton fiber
- A los niños les encanta comer algodón de azúcarChildren love to eat cotton candy
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Example conversation
Elena is shopping for clothes with Daniel.
- DanielElena, ¿te gusta este vestido?Elena, do you like this dress?
- ElenaSí, pero es de poliéster.Yes, but it is made of polyester.
- DanielBusco algo de algodón para el verano.I am looking for something made of cotton for the summer.
- ElenaMira allá, ese vestido es de algodón.Look over there, that dress is cotton.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cotton” translations and entries algodón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algodón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
