tejido
“tejido” means “fabric” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
fabric, cloth
Also: textile
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar un tejido de algodón para hacer las cortinas.
A2I need to buy a cotton fabric to make the curtains.
Este tipo de tejido es muy resistente al agua.
B1This type of cloth is very water-resistant.
tissue
📝 In Action
El daño al tejido nervioso puede ser permanente.
B2Damage to the nerve tissue can be permanent.
El corazón es un órgano compuesto por varios tipos de tejido.
C1The heart is an organ composed of several types of tissue.
woven, knitted
Also: interlaced
📝 In Action
Este es el suéter tejido que me regaló mi abuela.
B1This is the knitted sweater my grandmother gave me.
El cesto está tejido con fibras naturales.
B1The basket is woven with natural fibers.
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Which sentence uses 'tejido' in its biological context?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'tejido' comes directly from the verb 'tejer' (to weave). 'Tejer' traces its roots back to the Latin verb *texere*, which meant 'to weave' or 'to construct'. The noun form means 'something woven' or 'a structure'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period (as *texere*)
Cognates (Related words)
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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).