Aldama (en. Aldama)

/alˈðama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a fabric in textile culture.
Aldama is highly valued in the making of traditional clothing.
La aldama es muy apreciada en la confección de ropa tradicional.
Plant used in folk medicine.
Aldama is used in many natural remedies.
La aldama se utiliza en muchos remedios naturales.

Etymology

The word 'aldama' comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'aldáma', influenced by classical Arabic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Summer aldama
A type of lightweight fabric used in summer.
Aldama de verano
To use aldama
To use a specific fabric in garments.
Usar aldama

Related Words

alhambrado
Very commonly used knitted fabric.
alhambrado
cotton
Textile fiber commonly used.
algodón

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term to refer to something of low quality.
That clothing is pure aldama, it falls apart after one wash.
Esa ropa es pura aldama, se deshace con una lavada.
Used to describe something that is common or recurrent.
That kind of situation is true aldama of daily life.
Ese tipo de situaciones son verdaderas aldama de la vida diaria.