lino
/ˈlino/masculine
The Spanish word for linen is lino. Wiktionary also lists linge.
Meaning: thread or cloth made from flax fiber (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lino | /ˈlino/ | masculine |
| linge | /linxe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The word refers to the thread or cloth made from flax fiber. You can use it in several common phrases, such as Lino puro (pure linen), Lino suave (soft linen) and Lino arrugado (wrinkled linen). To describe items made from the material, you can use ropa de lino (linen clothes), prendas de lino (linen garments) or tejido de lino (linen fabric).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term blancos is used specifically to refer to bed linens.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word lino is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlino/
Did you know?
- The word lino shares the same root as the English word 'linoleum', which was originally a mixture of linseed oil and cork.
- The Spanish word lino shares a common ancestor with the English word 'line', both stemming from the same Proto-Indo-European root used to describe thread.
- In Spanish, the word lino is used to name the 'flax' plant itself, as well as the fabric produced from it.
Examples in context
- Hizo una falda de raso y una blusa de lino.She made a satin skirt and a linen blouse.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use lino when describing clothing.Tatoeba #10693516 by carlosalberto, translation #10692071 by beatrixvasc
- El mantel está hecho de lino de alta calidad.The tablecloth is made of high-quality linen.
- Voy a lavar los blancos ahora mismo.I'm going to wash the linens right away.
- Me encanta el vestido de lino que llevas puesto.I love the linen dress you're wearing.
- Prefiero los tejidos de lino en climas cálidos.I prefer linen fabrics in warm climates.
- Esta camisa es de lino.This shirt is made of linen.
- Prefiero las sábanas de lino.I prefer linen sheets.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are shopping for clothes at a store.
- LucíaMira este pantalón de lino, Alejandro.Look at these linen pants, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSe ven muy elegantes y cómodos.They look very elegant and comfortable.
- LucíaEl lino es perfecto para el verano.Linen is perfect for the summer.
- AlejandroTienes razón, voy a probármelos.You're right, I'm going to try them on.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “linen” translations and entries lino, 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 lino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
