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tejido

/te-JI-do/

fabric

A large piece of bright red, soft cotton cloth is folded neatly, resting on a light wooden surface, illustrating fabric.

The most common meaning of tejido is 'fabric'—material used for clothing or crafts.

tejido(noun)

mA2

fabric

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material for clothing or crafts

,

cloth

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textile material

Also:

textile

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general term for woven material

📝 In Action

Necesito comprar un tejido de algodón para hacer las cortinas.

A2

I need to buy a cotton fabric to make the curtains.

Este tipo de tejido es muy resistente al agua.

B1

This type of cloth is very water-resistant.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • tejido de lana – wool fabric
  • tejido sintético – synthetic fabric

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Even though 'tela' (fabric) is feminine, 'tejido' is masculine. Remember to use 'el' or 'un': 'el tejido'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Common Use

While 'tejido' is correct, people often use the simpler word 'tela' when referring to common clothing fabric.

A highly magnified, simplified illustration showing colorful biological cells forming a uniform, interconnected structure, representing tissue.

Tejido can also refer to biological 'tissue'—a structure made of specialized cells.

tejido(noun)

mB2

tissue

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biological structure

📝 In Action

El daño al tejido nervioso puede ser permanente.

B2

Damage to the nerve tissue can be permanent.

El corazón es un órgano compuesto por varios tipos de tejido.

C1

The heart is an organ composed of several types of tissue.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • célula (cell)
  • órgano (organ)

Common Collocations

  • tejido muscular – muscle tissue
  • tejido conectivo – connective tissue

💡 Grammar Points

Scientific Context

This meaning is used when discussing biology or medicine. Think of 'tejido' as the fundamental building blocks of the body.

A close-up illustration showing thick blue and yellow threads tightly interlaced in a clear pattern, demonstrating the process of being woven.

As an adjective, tejido means 'woven' or made by interlacing threads.

tejido(adjective)

mB1

woven

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made by interlacing threads

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knitted

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made by looping yarn

Also:

interlaced

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figurative or literal description

📝 In Action

Este es el suéter tejido que me regaló mi abuela.

B1

This is the knitted sweater my grandmother gave me.

El cesto está tejido con fibras naturales.

B1

The basket is woven with natural fibers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trenzando (braided)
  • manufacturado (manufactured)

Common Collocations

  • a mano tejido – hand-woven

💡 Grammar Points

Acting as an Adjective

As an adjective, 'tejido' must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. For example, 'la bufanda tejida' (the knitted scarf) uses the feminine form.

Past Participle

'Tejido' is the past participle of the verb 'tejer' (to weave/knit). It is used to describe a completed action, often with the verb 'estar' (to be) to describe a state: 'La tela está tejida' (The cloth is woven).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tejido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'tejido' in its biological context?

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Word Family

tejer(to weave/to knit) - verb
tejedora(weaver (female)) - noun
telar(loom) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'tejido' and 'tela'?

Both mean 'fabric' or 'cloth'. 'Tela' is the most common, general word for fabric, like the material you buy in a store. 'Tejido' is often used in a slightly more formal or technical way, emphasizing the structure (the way it was woven or knitted), but in everyday speech, they are often interchangeable.

How do I use 'tejido' as an adjective?

When 'tejido' acts as an adjective (meaning 'woven' or 'knitted'), make sure it matches the noun it describes in gender and number. For example: 'el bolso tejido' (m. singular) or 'las mantas tejidas' (f. plural).