How to Say "Velvet" in Spanish

terciopelo

/teɾθjoˈpelo/masculine

The English word velvet translates to Spanish as terciopelo. Wiktionary also lists velludo and veludo.

Meaning: fabric (noun)

Ways to say it

“velvet” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
terciopelo	/teɾθjoˈpelo/ /teɾsjoˈpelo/	masculine
velludo	/beˈʝudo/	masculine
veludo	/beludo/ (from spelling rules)	masculine
velludillo	/beʝudiʝo/ (from spelling rules)	masculine
veludillo	/beludiʝo/ (from spelling rules)	masculine

The term terciopelo is used specifically when referring to the textile or fabric used in clothing and upholstery.

All forms provided are masculine nouns.

/teɾθjoˈpelo/

The word terciopelo literally translates to 'third hair' in Spanish. It is a compound of tercio, meaning 'third', and pelo, meaning 'hair'.
A common Spanish expression describes a 'velvet touch' (toque de terciopelo) to refer to a delicate or diplomatic way of handling a situation.
In Spanish, the word terciopelo is often used metaphorically to describe a voice that is smooth and soothing.

Esta tela parece terciopelo.
This cloth feels like velvet.
This sentence is useful for describing how a cloth feels using terciopelo.
Tatoeba #5854081 by arh, translation #57402 by CK
El tacto del terciopelo me da dentera.
The feel of velvet makes me sick to my stomach.
This sentence is useful for describing a physical sensation caused by the feel of terciopelo.
Tatoeba #10290626 by Seael, translation #10461479 by DJ_Saidez
El terciopelo y la muselina son dos tipos de tela muy diferente.
Velvet and muslin are two very different types of fabric.
This sentence is useful for comparing terciopelo to other types of fabric.
Tatoeba #7907980 by Seael, translation #12899532 by araneo
La chaqueta está hecha de terciopelo, un material elegante y suave.
The jacket is made of velvet, an elegant and soft fabric.
El vestido negro de panne es perfecto para una ocasión especial.
The black panne dress is perfect for a special occasion.
Este cojín tiene una textura suave y afelpada, es perfecto para la decoración del hogar.
This cushion has a soft and velvety texture, it's perfect for home decor.
1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Javier and Elena are at a clothing store looking at fabrics.

Sources

Wiktionary, “velvet” translations and entries terciopelo, velludo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries terciopelo, velludo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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