How to Say "yarn" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “yarn” is “hilo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
knitting, weaving
Examples
Necesito un carrete de hilo blanco para coser esta falda.
I need a spool of white thread to sew this skirt.
El gato jugó con el hilo hasta que lo rompió.
The cat played with the yarn until it broke it.
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'hilo' is always masculine, so you must use 'el hilo' and 'un hilo', even though it starts with an 'h'.
Confusing Thread and Rope
Mistake: “Using 'hilo' for a thick rope or cable.”
Correction: Use 'cuerda' or 'soga' for thick rope, and reserve 'hilo' for thin, fine strands.
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.