How to Say "stitching" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stitching” is “costura” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the physical result of sewing on a surface
Examples
Se me rompió la costura del pantalón.
The seam of my pants ripped.
Esta costura está un poco torcida.
This seam is a bit crooked.
Debes abrir las costuras con la plancha.
You should press the seams open with the iron.
Always Feminine
Even if you are talking about a man's suit, the word 'costura' is always feminine. You will always say 'la costura.'
Medical Stitches
Mistake: “El médico me puso cinco costuras.”
Correction: El médico me dio cinco puntos. Don't use 'costura' for medical stitches; use 'puntos' instead.
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