terciopelo rojo
/teɾθjopelo ɾoxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "red velvet" is translated into Spanish as terciopelo rojo.
This phrase is used to describe a type of fabric that features a short, soft pile in a red color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun terciopelo, which means "velvet" and the adjective rojo, which means "red".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the adjective rojo follows the noun terciopelo to describe its color.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾθjopelo ɾoxo/
Did you know?
- The word terciopelo literally breaks down into 'third' and 'hair'. This refers to the complex weaving process where the pile is created by a third set of warp threads.
- Beyond fabric, the word terciopelo is used metaphorically in Spanish to describe things that are exceptionally smooth, such as a person's voice or a piece of music.
- In Spanish, if you say a person is rojo, you are likely saying they are blushing with embarrassment rather than describing their natural skin color.
Examples in context
- La tarta de terciopelo rojo está deliciosaThe red velvet cake is delicious
- Los bizcochos de terciopelo rojo son muy popularesRed velvet cakes are very popular
- Hola, ¿tienen alguna tarta de terciopelo rojo disponible?Hello, do you have any red velvet cakes available?
- Me encanta este terciopelo rojo.I love this red velvet.
- El vestido es de terciopelo rojo.The dress is made of red velvet.
- Compré cortinas de terciopelo rojo.I bought red velvet curtains.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are looking at fabric samples in a store.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este terciopelo rojo, María?Do you like this red velvet, María?
- MaríaSí, es un terciopelo rojo muy elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant red velvet.
- MateoEs perfecto para el abrigo de Mateo.It is perfect for Mateo's coat.
- MaríaEntonces, vamos a comprarlo.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rojo, terciopelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
