Ovillo (en. Ball)

/oˈbi.ʝo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A portion of thread or yarn that is presented in the form of a ball or sphere.

The ball of yarn was ready to knit a nice sweater.

El ovillo de lana estaba listo para tejer un bonito suéter.

A set of rolled threads that form a ball.

I bought a ball of cotton to make a sewing project.

Compré un ovillo de algodón para hacer un proyecto de costura.

From Old Spanish 'ovillar', related to 'ovillo' by the concept of 'round shape'.

to curl up like a ball of yarn

To roll up or curl up like a ball of yarn.

hacer un ovillo

to move in circles

To take refuge or move in a confused manner, similar to a ball of yarn.

andar en redondo

thread

Thin substance used for sewing, knitting, or tying.

hilo

wool

Fiber obtained from sheep used to make fabrics.

lana

State of confusion or tangle.

I'm in a tangle with so many pending tasks.

Estoy en un ovillo con tantas tareas pendientes.

Description of something that is in disorder.

His room is a mess of clothes and books.

Su habitación es un ovillo de ropa y libros.