puntada
/punˈtada/feminine
The English word 'stitch' can be translated into Spanish as puntada or punto depending on the context.
Meaning: single pass of the needle in sewing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| puntada | /punˈtada/ | feminine |
| punto | /ˈpunto/ | masculine |
In sewing and embroidery, puntada refers to a single pass of the needle or a specific stitch. In the context of knitting or crochet, the word for stitch is punto. Additionally, in a medical context, puntada can describe a sharp, sudden pain, such as a stitch in one's side.
Which one should you use?
Use puntada when you are referring to a single pass of the needle or a specific stitch in sewing or embroidery. In contrast, use punto when referring to a stitch in the context of knitting or crochet.
How does it change in a sentence?
puntada is a feminine noun, while punto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/punˈtada/
Did you know?
- The word punto is used in Spanish to describe a 'point' in sports scores and a 'full stop' at the end of a sentence.
- In medical Spanish, puntos is used as a plural noun to refer to the surgical sutures used to close a wound.
- The word punto comes from the Latin word pūnctum, which means 'point' and originates from the verb pungō meaning 'to prick'.
Examples in context
- Mi mamá me cosió un dobladillo usando punto invisible.My mom stitched an invisible hem for me.
- El doctor suturó la herida con varios puntos.The doctor stitched the wound with several sutures.
- ¡Esa puntada en tu pantalón es muy notoria!That stitch on your pants is very noticeable!
- Necesito hilo para esta puntada de costura.I need thread for this sewing stitch.
- Me encanta el detalle del pespunte en este vestido.I love the detail of the stitch on this dress.
- La puntada es muy pequeña.The stitch is very small.
- Necesito dar una puntada aquí.I need to make a stitch here.
- Esa puntada quedó muy floja.That stitch turned out very loose.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are sewing a torn piece of fabric.
- DanielElena, ¿esta puntada está bien?Elena, is this stitch okay?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, se ve perfecta.Yes, Daniel, it looks perfect.
- DanielVoy a hacer otra puntada aquí.I am going to make another stitch here.
- ElenaEstá bien, termina con cuidado.That is fine, finish carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stitch” translations and entries puntada, punto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries punto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
