aguja de coser
/aɡuxa de koseɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase sewing needle is translated into Spanish as aguja de coser.
Aguja de coser refers specifically to a small, sharp metal tool used for stitching fabric together with thread.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aguja (needle), de (of) and coser (to sew).
Which one should you use?
While aguja de coser specifically refers to a sewing needle, the word aguja on its own can also mean a compass needle or a pine needle depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many countries across Hispanic America, the term aguja is used to refer to any type of needle, including sewing needles.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change aguja to agujas while the rest of the phrase remains the same, resulting in agujas de coser.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡuxa de koseɾ/
Did you know?
- The term aguja is also used in Spanish to describe a railway switch that redirects a train from one track to another.
- The Spanish word coser shares a common ancestor with the English words 'couture' and 'accoutre'.
- In Spanish, the word aguja is used to describe a variety of sharp or pointed objects, including the hands of a clock and a pine needle.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes una aguja de coser?Do you have a sewing needle?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses an aguja de coser.Tatoeba #2744259 by marcelostockle, translation #489229 by FeuDRenais
- Mamá, ¿dónde está la aguja? Quiero arreglar este botón.Mom, where is the needle? I want to fix this button.
- ¿Me prestas tu agujita de coser? No encuentro la mía.Can you lend me your little sewing needle? I can't find mine.
- Necesito una aguja de coser para mi ropa.I need a sewing needle for my clothes.
- La aguja de coser es muy pequeña.The sewing needle is very small.
Example conversation
Lucía is looking for a tool to fix a button in the living room.
- LucíaMateo, ¿has visto mi aguja de coser?Mateo, have you seen my sewing needle?
- MateoEstá en el cajón de la cocina.It is in the kitchen drawer.
- LucíaGracias, la usaré para este botón.Thanks, I will use it for this button.
- MateoTen cuidado de no pincharte.Be careful not to prick yourself.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aguja, coser, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
