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How to Say "embroidered" in Spanish

The Spanish word forembroideredis bordadoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
describing something decorated with stitching
A close-up of a white handkerchief with a beautifully embroidered pattern of green leaves and yellow petals around the edge.

Examples

Lleva un vestido bordado con flores rojas.

She is wearing a dress embroidered with red flowers.

El escudo está bordado en la chaqueta.

The crest is embroidered on the jacket.

El examen te ha salido bordado.

You did the exam perfectly.

Matching the Item

As a describing word, 'bordado' must match what it describes. Use 'bordado' for masculine items (el cojín bordado) and 'bordada' for feminine items (la sábana bordada).

Don't Forget the 'A'

Mistake:La camisa bordado.

Correction: La camisa bordada.

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