Cotton (en. Cotton)

/ˈkɒtən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A plant whose fruit produces fibers used in the textile industry.

Cotton is one of the main raw materials in clothing manufacturing.

El algodón es una de las principales materias primas en la fabricación de ropa.

Fibers obtained from the fruit of the cotton plant.

I bought a soft and breathable cotton fabric.

Compré una tela de algodón suave y transpirable.

From classical Arabic 'quṭn', which means cotton.

cotton candy

A sweet made of spun sugar that resembles a cotton nest.

algodón de azúcar

a little cotton

A phrase used to indicate something light or insignificant.

un poco de algodón

fabric

Textile material made from cotton or other fibers.

tela

thread

Thin fiber used for sewing, which can be made of cotton.

hilo

white

Color associated with untreated cotton.

blanco

Expression of softness or comfort.

That t-shirt is as soft as cotton.

Esa camiseta es tan suave como el algodón.

Something that is light or easy to handle.

This bag is so light that it feels like it's made of cotton.

Este saco es tan ligero que parece de algodón.