Gasa (en. Chiffon)

/ˈɡasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Thin and airy fabric used to cover wounds.

The nurse placed a gauze over the wound to protect it.

La enfermera colocó una gasa sobre la herida para protegerla.

Material used in various crafts or sewing projects.

I bought gauze to make a nice blouse.

Compré gasa para hacer una bonita blusa.

Term used to refer to a type of lightweight fabric in clothing.

The gauze is perfect for summer dresses.

La gasa es perfecta para vestidos de verano.

From the French 'gaze', which means lightweight fabric.

sterilized gauze

Gauze that has been treated to eliminate any form of microbial life.

gasa estéril

kitchen gauze

Fine fabric used for making strains or filters in the kitchen.

gasa de cocina

bath gauze

Soft fabric used for exfoliating the skin during bath time.

gasa de baño

surgical gauze

Gauze specially designed for use in medical procedures.

gasa quirúrgica

gauze fabric

A type of fabric similar to gauze, but with different characteristics.

tela de gasa

gauze tampon

Gauze pads used to absorb fluids.

tampón de gasa

Used in some regions to refer to a person who is delicate.

Don't be weak, face your problems with courage.

No seas gasa, enfrenta tus problemas con valor.

Colloquial term used to refer to something insubstantial or fragile.

That argument is pure nonsense.

Ese argumento es puro gasa.