Bordadas (en. Embroidered)

/borˈðadas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Decorative works done on fabrics with threads.
The embroideries on the blouse are very intricate.
Las bordadas en la blusa son muy elaboradas.
Textile decoration technique.
I learned to do embroidery in my sewing class.
Aprendí a hacer bordadas en mi curso de costura.
Creation of images or patterns with thread.
Traditional embroideries are part of our culture.
Las bordadas tradicionales son parte de nuestra cultura.

Etymology

The term originates from the verb 'bordar', which means 'to decorate with threads'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hand-stitched
embroideries made by hand.
bordadas a mano
machine-stitched
embroideries made with a machine.
bordadas a máquina
traditional embroideries
embroideries that represent customs and ancestral techniques.
bordadas tradicionales

Related Words

to embroider
verb that means to perform embroideries.
bordar
embroidery
noun that refers to an embroidered design.
bordado
textile
related to fabrics or textiles.
textil

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to well-made handcrafted works.
That jacket has some really cool embroideries.
Esa chaqueta tiene algunas bordadas bien chidas.
It refers to something that is very well decorated.
That party was full of embroideries.
Esa fiesta estuvo llena de bordadas.