How to Say “Twill Weave” in Spanish

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tejido de sarga
/texido de saɾɡa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "twill weave" is translated into Spanish as tejido de sarga.
This phrase refers to a specific method of weaving fabric that creates a diagonal pattern of ribs on the surface.

What does it mean word for word?

The term sarga is the specific technical term for the twill pattern.

Did you know?

  • Spanish speakers use the word tejido for both 'fabric' and biological 'tissue'.
  • The term sarga might be linked to the Basque word sarika, which originally referred to something related to a 'willow'.
  • The Spanish verb tejer can refer to weaving fabric or knitting a sweater.

Examples in context

  • Este traje está hecho de una hermosa tela de sarga.
    This suit is made of a beautiful twill weave fabric.
  • Este pantalón tiene un tejido de sarga muy resistente.
    This pair of pants has a very durable twill weave.
  • Prefiero la chaqueta con tejido de sarga.
    I prefer the jacket with a twill weave.
  • El tejido de sarga crea líneas diagonales en la tela.
    The twill weave creates diagonal lines in the fabric.

Example conversation

Maria and Alejandro are looking at fabric samples in a store.

  1. María

    Mira este tejido de sarga, es hermoso.
    Look at this twill weave, it is beautiful.
  2. Alejandro

    Tienes razón, se siente muy fuerte.
    You are right, it feels very strong.
  3. María

    ¿Crees que sea bueno para un saco?
    Do you think it would be good for a jacket?
  4. Alejandro

    Sí, el tejido de sarga es ideal.
    Yes, twill weave is ideal.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sarga, tejido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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