tejer
/teˈxeɾ/
To knit in Spanish is tejer. If unsure, use tejer. Wiktionary also lists hacer punto and tricotar.
Meaning: to make fabric from thread or yarn (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| tejer | /teˈxeɾ/ |
| hacer punto | /aθeɾ punto/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /aseɾ punto/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| tricotar | /tɾikoˈtaɾ/ |
The primary way to express the act of making fabric from thread or yarn is using tejer. This is the most common and neutral term available. Note that tejer is a general verb that can also mean 'to weave', such as when weaving a basket or a web.
Which one should you use?
While tejer is the standard term, tricotar is a more technical or specific word for knitting, often found in the context of textile manufacturing or specific knitting instructions. You may also see the phrase hacer punto used to mean 'to knit'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle tejido can function as an adjective to describe an object that is knitted or woven.
How do you pronounce it?
/teˈxeɾ/
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Examples in context
- A Tom le gusta tejer.Tom likes to knit.This sentence shows how to express a personal hobby using tejer.Tatoeba #1707622 by marcelostockle, translation #37015 by CK
- ¿Por qué no aprendes a tricotar?Why don't you learn to knit?This sentence uses tricotar to suggest learning a specific skill.Tatoeba #11849784 by Seael, translation #13600063 by araneo
- Me gusta tejer suéteres para mi familia.I enjoy knitting sweaters for my family.
- Mira qué bonito este tejido que hice.Look at this beautiful knitting I made.
- ¡Teje un poco más rápido que se nos hace tarde!Knit a little faster, we're running late!
- Ella va a tejer una bufanda de lana.She is going to knit a wool scarf.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking in the living room about a new hobby.
- SofíaMateo, ¿sabes tejer?Mateo, do you know how to knit?
- MateoNo, pero me gustaría aprender.No, but I would like to learn.
- SofíaPuedo enseñarte a tejer con mis agujas.I can teach you to knit with my needles.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, sería divertido.Thanks, Sofia, it would be fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “knit” translations and entries tejer, tricotar, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hacer, punto, tejer, tricotar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
