damasco
/daˈmasko/masculine
The English word damask is damasco in Spanish.
You can say una tela con un patrón intrincado en relieve to convey the idea of damask.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/daˈmasko/
Did you know?
- While damasco refers to the fabric, the same word in Spanish is also the common name for the 'apricot' fruit.
- Spanish speakers may use the term damasquinar to describe the art of inlaying gold or silver into steel, a technique related to the intricate patterns of the fabric.
- The Spanish word damasco is a direct link to the ancient city of 'Damascus' in Syria, where these patterned fabrics were famously produced.
Examples in context
- El vestido de la reina estaba hecho de damasco dorado.The queen's dress was made of golden damask.
- El damasco es muy elegante.The damask is very elegant.
- Este damasco tiene un brillo suave.This damask has a soft sheen.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at fabric samples in a shop.
- Javier¿Te gusta este damasco para las cortinas?Do you like this damask for the curtains?
- SofíaSí, Javier, el damasco es precioso.Yes, Javier, the damask is beautiful.
- JavierEs un poco caro, ¿verdad?It is a bit expensive, right?
- SofíaEs cierto, pero vale la pena.That's true, but it's worth it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “damask” translations and entries damasco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries damasco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
