How to Say "to sew" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to sew” is “coser” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuela me enseñó a coser un botón.
My grandmother taught me how to sew a button.
Ella está cosiendo un vestido para la fiesta.
She is sewing a dress for the party.
Tengo que coser este agujero en mis pantalones.
I have to mend this hole in my pants.
Regular -ER Verb
Unlike many common Spanish verbs, 'coser' follows the standard patterns for verbs ending in -er without any stem changes.
Attaching Things
When you want to say you are sewing something 'to' or 'onto' something else, use the word 'a', like 'coser un parche a la chaqueta' (to sew a patch to the jacket).
The 'Coser' vs. 'Cocer' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'cocer' to mean sewing.”
Correction: Use 'coser' with an 'S' for sewing. 'Cocer' with a 'C' means to cook or boil. They sound the same in many parts of the Spanish-speaking world!
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