Tejidos (en. Fabrics)

/teˈxidos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure formed by the joining of threads or fibers.
Cotton fabrics are very soft to the touch.
Los tejidos de algodón son muy suaves al tacto.
Piece of textile material used to make garments.
I bought several fabrics to make a dress.
Compré varios tejidos para hacer un vestido.
Any type of biological tissue in living organisms.
The tissues of the human body have different functions.
Los tejidos del cuerpo humano tienen distintas funciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'textile', which means 'fabric'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

special fabrics
Fabrics that have unique characteristics, suitable for specific uses.
tejidos especiales
synthetic fabrics
Fabrics made from chemical materials instead of natural ones.
tejidos sintéticos
natural fabrics
Fabrics made from natural fibers such as cotton, wool, or silk.
tejidos naturales

Related Words

textile
General reference to materials that are woven to form fabrics.
textil
fibers
Thin threads that make up fabrics.
fibras
thread
Continuous filament used for weaving.
hilo

Slang Meanings

Fabric that plays an important role in fashion.
That fabric is very 'in' this season.
Ese tejido es muy 'in' esta temporada.
Referenced as a social network or connections between people.
I have a good network of contacts in the industry.
Tengo un buen tejido de contactos en la industria.