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    Costurera (en. Seamstress)

    /kos.tuˈɾe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Woman who is dedicated to sewing clothing items.
    The neighborhood seamstress makes tailored clothing alterations.
    La costurera del barrio realiza arreglos de ropa a medida.
    Person who works in the making of clothing.
    The seamstress had a workshop where she created beautiful dresses.
    La costurera tenía un taller donde creaba hermosos vestidos.
    Sewing artist who works with fabrics and threads.
    The seamstress designed a spectacular outfit for the party.
    La costurera diseñó un traje espectacular para la fiesta.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'coser' which comes from the Latin 'consuere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seamstress of dreams
    Refers to someone who creates desired or ideal garments.
    costurera de sueños
    to be in the hands of the seamstress
    Means that something is being repaired or adjusted by an expert.
    estar en manos de la costurera

    Related Words

    sewing
    Action of sewing or technique of garment making.
    costura
    making
    Process of making clothing or textiles.
    confección
    fabric
    Flexible and durable material used in sewing.
    tela

    Slang Meanings

    Seamstress who works on request and with special techniques.
    That seamstress is famous in the city for her unique designs.
    Esa costurera es famosa en la ciudad por sus diseños únicos.
    Seamstress who is very fast and efficient.
    The seamstress is a thread artist; she finishes everything in a blink!
    La costurera es una artista del hilo, ¡termina todo en un parpadeo!