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    Bordados (en. Embroidery)

    /borˈðaðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or effect of embroidering.
    The embroideries on the shirt are very elaborate.
    Los bordados de la camisa son muy elaborados.
    Design or motif created when embroidering.
    The embroidery on the blanket represents flowers.
    El bordado en la manta representa flores.
    Set of threads or decorations applied to a fabric.
    The embroideries on the traditional costumes are beautiful.
    Los bordados en los trajes tradicionales son hermosos.

    Etymology

    The term 'embroidery' comes from the verb 'to embroider,' which is related to the Old French 'border,' meaning 'to fringe.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand-embroidered
    Embroideries that are done by hand, with greater detail and care.
    bordados a mano
    to make embroideries
    To perform the action of sewing or decorating with embroideries.
    hacer bordados
    luxury embroideries
    Embroideries that are made with expensive, high-quality materials.
    bordados de lujo

    Related Words

    to embroider
    Action of decorating a fabric with thread.
    bordar
    embroiderer
    Person dedicated to embroidery.
    bordador
    machine embroidery
    Technique of embroidering using a machine.
    bordado a máquina

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that has been excellently decorated.
    That jacket has embroideries that are amazing.
    Esa chaqueta tiene unos bordados que son la bomba.
    When someone puts a lot of effort into manual work.
    She excelled with those embroideries; it looked spectacular.
    Ella se lució con esos bordados, quedó espectacular.