How to Say "velvety" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “velvety” is “suaves” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
luxurious texture
Examples
Estas sábanas son muy suaves.
These sheets are very soft.
Sus manos son suaves después de usar crema.
Her hands are smooth after using lotion.
Describing Multiple Things
The 's' at the end shows you are talking about more than one thing. If you only had one item, you would say 'suave'.
One Word for Both Genders
This word doesn't change for boys or girls (masculine or feminine). You can use 'suaves' for both 'los gatos' and 'las gatas'.
Don't Forget the 'S'
Mistake: “Las camisas son suave.”
Correction: Las camisas son suaves. Because 'camisas' is plural, the word describing them must also be plural.
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