patrón
neutral
The Spanish word for "pattern" is patrón. For a printed fabric design, Mexicans say estampado, and diseño is a general design.
Meaning: repeated design or model to follow (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| patrón | neutral |
| Diseño | design |
| Estampado | printed fabric |
Un patrón de tela means a sewing pattern, and un vestido estampado is a dress with a printed pattern. Patrón de comportamiento is a behavior pattern.
Which one should you use?
Patrón also means a boss or employer in some contexts, so the surrounding words matter.
Did you know?
- The Oaxacan textile tradition is known for its embroidered patterns and bright colors.
Examples in context
- Busco un patrón para coser una falda.I am looking for a pattern to sew a skirt.
- Me gusta este estampado de flores.I like this floral pattern.
- Hay un patrón en los datos.There is a pattern in the data.
Example conversation
Concha shops for fabric with her daughter Vale in a shop in Oaxaca.
- ConchaEste estampado me gusta mucho.I like this pattern a lot.
- ValeY combina con tu patrón de blusa.And it goes with your blouse pattern.
- ConchaEntonces llevo tres metros.Then I will take three meters.
