How to Say "tack" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “tack” is “basta” — C1 level.

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basta

NounC1formal

A temporary stitch.

A close-up view of two pieces of colorful fabric temporarily joined together by a row of long, loose white stitches, known as basting stitches.

Examples

La modista hizo unas bastas para probar el largo de la falda.

The dressmaker made some basting stitches to test the length of the skirt.

Hay que quitar las bastas con cuidado para no dañar la tela.

You have to remove the basting stitches carefully so as not to damage the fabric.

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Related Translations

basting stitch→enough!→it suffices→that's enough!→

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