How to Say "embroidery" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “embroidery” is “bordado” — use 'bordado' when referring to the craft or the result of decorating fabric with needle and thread, like the detailed patterns on a piece of clothing or home textile..
bordado
bor-DAH-doh/boɾˈðaðo/
Examples
El bordado de este mantel es muy detallado.
The embroidery on this tablecloth is very detailed.
Ella vende sus bordados en el mercado local.
She sells her needlework at the local market.
Existen diferentes técnicas de bordado según la región.
There are different embroidery techniques depending on the region.
Using 'el' with Bordado
Since this word ends in '-o', it is a masculine naming word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el bordado' (the embroidery).
Bordado vs. Borde
Mistake: “No me gusta el borde de la camisa.”
Correction: No me gusta el bordado de la camisa.
encaje
/en-KAH-heh//enˈkaxe/
Examples
El vestido de novia tiene mucho encaje.
The wedding dress has a lot of lace.
Mi abuela hace encaje de bolillos.
My grandmother makes bobbin lace.
Compré unas cortinas con un borde de encaje precioso.
I bought some curtains with a beautiful lace border.
Gender of Encaje
Even though it ends in 'e', 'encaje' is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un'.
Confusion with 'en caja'
Mistake: “Me gusta la tela de en caja.”
Correction: Me gusta la tela de encaje.
Bordado vs. Encaje
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