velcro
/ˈbelkɾo/
The English phrase "velcro" is velcro in Spanish.
In Spanish, velcro is used generically to refer to any hook-and-loop fastener, even though it is technically a brand name.
Meaning: fastener (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun and is typically used with the masculine definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbelkɾo/
Did you know?
- The word abrojo, used in Argentina and Uruguay to describe the fastener, literally refers to the prickly burs or seed pods found on plants in the wild. This mirrors how the actual invention was inspired by botanical elements.
- Depending on the context, a Spanish speaker might use cinta de enganche if they are buying a roll of the material for a project rather than a product that already has velcro attached.
- In formal or legal Spanish documentation, the brand name velcro is often replaced by the technical description cierre de gancho y bucle to avoid trademark conflicts.
Examples in context
- El velcro de mis zapatos se rompió.The velcro on my shoes broke.
- Necesito un cierre de velcro para la mochila.I need a velcro fastener for the backpack.
- Esa cinta de velcro es muy fuerte.That strip of velcro is very strong.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking for shoes for a child.
- LucíaDaniel, busca unos zapatos con velcro.Daniel, look for some shoes with velcro.
- DanielEstá bien, Lucía, ¿prefieres un color azul?Okay, Lucía, do you prefer a blue color?
- LucíaSí, y que el velcro sea resistente.Yes, and make sure the velcro is durable.
- DanielEntendido, voy a ver en esa tienda.Understood, I'm going to look in that shop.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “velcro” translations and entries velcro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
