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How do you say "silk" in Spanish?
la seda
In Spanish, "silk" is la seda.
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Pronunciation
Say la SEH-dah, stress on the first syllable, with the c before e giving a soft th sound.
Grammar notes
la seda is feminine. Its plural is sedas.
Example sentence
La bufanda estaba hecha de seda suave.
The scarf was made of smooth silk.
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How to remember la seda
Seda is short and smooth sounding, matching the fabric's own silky texture.
Related words
- raincoat el impermeable
- swimsuit el bañador
- pajamas el pijama
- robe la túnica
- apron el delantal
- cufflink el gemelo
- brooch el broche
- anklet la tobillera
- cotton el algodón
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Questions about la seda
How do you pronounce la seda?
Say la SEH-dah, stress on the first syllable, with the c before e giving a soft th sound.
Is la seda masculine or feminine?
la seda is feminine. la seda is feminine. Its plural is sedas.
How is la seda used in Spanish?
la seda is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La bufanda estaba hecha de seda suave. (The scarf was made of smooth silk.).
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