Solino (en. Solino)

/soˈlino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Fabric or material of low quality used for filling.

Solino is often used to fill pillows.

El solino se usa a menudo para rellenar almohadas.

A type of cotton that is not used for high-end processes.

I bought a bag of solino to fill the garden cushions.

Compré un saco de solino para rellenar los cojines del jardín.

From the Spanish 'sol' which indicates light or a common thing, and 'ino' which indicates diminutive or belonging.

to be a solino

To be someone who does not add value in a group.

ser un solino

to use solino

To use low-quality material or waste.

echar solino

cotton

Soft fiber used to make fabrics.

algodón

filling

Material used to fill spaces or to increase volume.

relleno

A person who is not trustworthy at work.

Don't give him the responsibility, he's a solino.

No le des la responsabilidad, es un solino.

Useless or low-value thing.

That piece of furniture is a solino, better throw it away.

Ese mueble es un solino, mejor bótalo.