Tul (en. Tulle)

/tul/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fine and lightweight fabric used in clothing and decoration.

The dress was made of tulle, giving it an ethereal appearance.

El vestido estaba hecho de tul, lo que le daba un aspecto etéreo.

It is also used in event decorations such as weddings.

The wedding arrangements were adorned with white tulle.

Los arreglos de la boda estaban adornados con tul blanco.

It can come in different colors and textures.

I bought colored tulle to make some tutus.

Compré tul de colores para hacer unos tutús.

It is common to find it in craft stores.

I went to the fabric store and bought tulle for a sewing project.

Fui a la tienda de telas y compré tul para un proyecto de costura.

From French 'tulle', which designates a light and translucent fabric.

fairy tulle

Refers to a dress or outfit that has a magical or fairy-tale appearance.

tul de hadas

wrap in tulle

To cover something with tulle, usually for decoration.

envolver en tul

sugar tulle

Refers to a type of fabric used in confectionery to wrap sweets.

tul de azúcar

chiffon

Lightweight and semi-translucent fabric used in clothing and decoration.

gasa

organza

Fabric stiffer than tulle, often used in party dresses and decoration.

organza

Used in fashion slang to describe something delicate or ethereal.

That blouse is so tulle, it looks like it's floating.

Esa blusa es tan tul, parece que flota.

Referenced to something that is insubstantial or light in conversational contexts.

Don't worry about that, it's so tulle.

No te preocupes por eso, es tan tul.