sedoso
/seˈdoso/
The English word silky is translated into Spanish as sedoso.
sedoso is an adjective used to describe something that is smooth like silk.
Meaning: smooth like silk (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from seda, which means 'silk'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use sedosa for feminine nouns like piel (skin). The adjective must agree in number with the noun it describes, so use sedosos for masculine plural nouns and sedosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈdoso/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of sedoso, sēta, actually referred to 'bristles' or 'stiff hairs' rather than soft fabric. This means the word evolved from describing coarse hair to the finest luxury fabric.
- While sedoso describes the texture, the word seda is used idiomatically in the phrase como la seda to describe a process that goes perfectly and without any obstacles.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, describing someone as having voz sedosa implies a voice that is not just smooth, but potentially seductive or persuasive.
Examples in context
- Su pelo es sedoso.His hair is silky smooth.This sentence shows how to describe hair using sedoso.Tatoeba #6795704 by arh, translation #7774436 by shekitten
- El pelo de mi hermana es bonito y sedoso. ¿Por qué mi pelo tiene que ser tan seco?My sister's hair is nice and silky. Why does mine have to be so dry?This sentence compares the silky hair of a sister to dry hair using sedoso.Tatoeba #10106012 by manufrutos, translation #10105546 by moxy
- La textura de su cabello era sedosa y brillante.The texture of her hair was silky and shiny.
- El helado estaba suave como la seda.The ice cream was smooth as silk.
- La falda que compré es de seda pura y se siente increíblemente suave.The skirt I bought is pure silk and feels incredibly smooth.
- Compré una loción corporal que deja mi piel suave como la seda.I bought a body lotion that leaves my skin smooth as silk.
- Esa mousse de chocolate es tan sedosa y decadente.That chocolate mousse is so silky and decadent.
- Este tejido tiene un tacto sedoso.This fabric has a silky feel.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at fabrics in a store.
- ElenaMira este vestido, el tejido es sedoso.Look at this dress, the fabric is silky.
- AlejandroTienes razón, se siente muy suave.You are right, it feels very soft.
- ElenaMe encanta que sea tan sedoso.I love that it is so silky.
- AlejandroEs una elección perfecta para la fiesta.It is a perfect choice for the party.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sedoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sedoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
