Raso (en. Satin)

/ˈraso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Smooth surface, without relief.

The table is made of a smooth material.

La mesa está hecha de un material raso.

Refers to straight hair.

I have straight and shiny hair.

Tengo el pelo raso y brillante.

Term used to describe fabrics without texture.

I bought a smooth fabric to make a dress.

Compré una tela raso para confeccionar un vestido.

From Latin 'rasus', which means shaved or smooth.

sea level

Surface of the sea without waves.

raso de mar

at ground level

So that it is at the level of the ground.

a ras de suelo

shaving

The process of removing hair from the skin.

rasurado

technical smooth

A type of fabric used in fashion and tailoring.

raso técnico

plain smooth

Refers to an identical surface, without changes.

raso liso

Describes a person who does not care about their appearance.

That guy is so basic, he never dresses well.

Ese chico es tan raso, nunca se viste bien.

Used to refer to something that is simple or basic.

That car is very basic, it doesn't have many features.

Ese coche es muy raso, no tiene muchas funciones.