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    Bordar (en. To embroider)

    /borˈðar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cover a surface with thread through sewing.
    My grandmother likes to embroider beautiful tablecloths.
    Mi abuela le gusta bordar hermosas manteles.
    To make an embroidery or decorations with thread.
    She embroiders flowers on the fabric.
    Ella borda flores en la tela.
    To subtly add something that embellishes.
    The artist embroiders his works with unique details.
    El artista borda sus obras con detalles únicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bordāre', which means 'to make an edge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to embroider something
    To perform an embroidery on an object.
    bordar algo
    to stand out
    To stand out notably.
    bordar la diferencia
    to do a good job
    To carry out embroidery work skillfully.
    bordar bien

    Related Words

    embroidery
    Technique of decorating with threads.
    bordado
    embroiderer
    Person who makes embroideries.
    bordador
    edge
    Limit or outer part of an object.
    borde

    Slang Meanings

    To do an excellent job.
    You nailed that project, man.
    Ese proyecto lo bordaste, amigo.
    To be very busy with crafts.
    I have been busy crafting all weekend.
    He estado bordando todo el fin de semana.