molde de tricô
/ˈmɔw.d͡ʒi d͡ʒi tɾiˈko/word by word
The English phrase "knitting pattern" is translated into Portuguese as molde de tricô.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
While molde de tricô typically refers to a shape or a template, the phrase padrão de tricô is often used when referring specifically to a sequence of stitches or a design pattern.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmɔw.dʒi dʒi tɾiˈko/. The stress is on the first of three syllables.
Did you know?
- If you are following a complex design, a Portuguese knitter might refer to it as a gráfico instead of using the word molde.
- While molde means 'pattern', it is the same word Portuguese speakers use for a 'mold' used in casting metal or baking cakes.
- The word tricô is a direct relative of the French word 'tricot', showing how much Portuguese textile vocabulary was influenced by French fashion trends.
Examples in context
- Estou procurando um novo modelo de tricô.I'm looking for a new knitting pattern.
- Você poderia me recomendar um gráfico de tricô para esse modelo?Could you recommend a knitting chart for this design?
- Eu perdi o meu molde de tricô.I lost my knitting pattern.
- Você tem um molde de tricô para este cachecol?Do you have a knitting pattern for this scarf?
- Este molde de tricô é muito difícil.This knitting pattern is very difficult.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are talking about a sweater.
- GabrielJuliana, você gosta do meu suéter?Juliana, do you like my sweater?
- JulianaSim, onde você achou o molde de tricô?Yes, where did you find the knitting pattern?
- GabrielEu vi em um livro antigo.I saw it in an old book.
- JulianaQue ótimo, eu quero fazer um também.That's great, I want to make one too.
