Telas (en. Fabrics)

/ˈtelas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Flexible and malleable material, usually flat, used for dressing, upholstering, or decorating.

I bought several fabrics to make curtains.

Compré varias telas para hacer cortinas.

Substance obtained from natural or synthetic fibers, which can be woven or non-woven.

Cotton fabrics are very comfortable for summer.

Las telas de algodón son muy cómodas para el verano.

Any type of fabric that can have different patterns and colors.

The dress is made of a very special fabric.

El vestido está hecho de una tela muy especial.

The word 'tela' comes from the Latin 'tela', which means fabric or cloth.

spider web

Fabric made by spiders, used as a metaphor to refer to complicated situations.

tela de araña

to be in a bind

To be in a complicated or difficult situation.

estar en la tela

every fabric has its plot

Every situation has its particularities.

cada tela tiene su trama

textile

Related to fabrics or textiles.

textil

clothing

Process of making clothing.

confección

upholstery

Art of covering furniture with fabrics.

tapicería

Fabrics that are in fashion.

That fabric is very trendy this year.

Esa tela es muy trendy este año.

To buy fabrics in large quantities.

I am going to stock up on fabrics for the new project.

Voy a hacer un acopio de telas para el nuevo proyecto.