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bordado

bor-DAH-doh/boɾˈðaðo/

embroidery

Also: needlework
NounmA2
A wooden embroidery hoop holding a piece of white fabric with a colorful flower being stitched by a needle and red thread.

📝 In Action

El bordado de este mantel es muy detallado.

A2

The embroidery on this tablecloth is very detailed.

Ella vende sus bordados en el mercado local.

B1

She sells her needlework at the local market.

Existen diferentes técnicas de bordado según la región.

B2

There are different embroidery techniques depending on the region.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recamado (ornate embroidery)

Common Collocations

  • bordado a mano – hand-embroidered
  • hilo de bordado – embroidery floss/thread
  • bastidor de bordado – embroidery hoop

embroidered

Also: perfectly executed
Spain
A close-up of a white handkerchief with a beautifully embroidered pattern of green leaves and yellow petals around the edge.

📝 In Action

Lleva un vestido bordado con flores rojas.

A2

She is wearing a dress embroidered with red flowers.

El escudo está bordado en la chaqueta.

B1

The crest is embroidered on the jacket.

El examen te ha salido bordado.

C1

You did the exam perfectly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • liso (plain/smooth)

Common Collocations

  • cuello bordado – embroidered collar
  • salir bordado – to turn out perfectly

Idioms & Expressions

  • traerlo bordado – to have something prepared or mastered perfectly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bordado" in Spanish:

embroidered→embroidery→needlework→perfectly executed→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bordado

Question 1 of 3

If you see 'una falda bordada', what does it look like?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bordar(to embroider) — Verb
bordadora(embroiderer) — Noun
bordadura(embroidery/edging) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'bordar', which likely comes from the Frankish word 'bord' (meaning 'edge' or 'rim'), referring to the practice of decorating the edges of garments.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: broderieEnglish: border

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bordado' the same as 'tejido'?

No. 'Tejido' usually refers to woven or knitted fabric, whereas 'bordado' refers specifically to the decorative stitching added on top of a fabric.

Can I use 'bordado' for a guy who does a good job?

Yes! In Spain, you can say 'Lo has hecho bordado' to anyone who has performed a task perfectly.

How do I say 'machine-embroidered'?

You would say 'bordado a máquina'.