Fieltro (en. Felt)
/ˈfjeltɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Material used in crafts and handmade projects, which can be made of wool, synthetic material, or other substances.
I used felt to make a handmade hat.
Usé fieltro para hacer un sombrero artesanal.
Sheet or piece of felt used for covering surfaces or making upholstery.
The felt covers the floor of the stage.
El fieltro cubre el suelo del escenario.
Set of fibers that bond when subjected to moisture and pressure.
Felt is ideal for making toys.
El fieltro es ideal para la fabricación de juguetes.
Etymology
From Latin 'feltro', which refers to a dense fabric.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do something with precision and detail
To do something with precision and detail.
hacer algo a fieltro
to be in a situation of comfort or security
To be in a situation of comfort or security.
estar en fieltro
Related Words
industrial felt
Felt used in industrial processes.
fieltro industrial
acoustic felt
Material used to improve acoustics in enclosed spaces.
fieltro acústico
Slang Meanings
It is a way to refer to something of poor quality.
This product is a felt, don't buy it.
Este producto es un fieltro, no lo compres.
Used in the context of a rushed and careless job.
That report is a felt, it lacks rigor.
Ese informe es un fieltro, le falta rigurosidad.