Definitions
1. (Textile Fiber) (General)
a. lana (f) (Wool is a natural fiber obtained from sheep.)
— La lana es un fibra natural obtenida de las ovejas.
Synonyms for Wool
Fleece – flecha 🔊
Fur – pelaje 🔊
Fabric – tejido 🔊
Fiber – fibra 🔊
Sheep’s hair – cabello de oveja 🔊
Antonyms for Wool
Synthetic – sintético 🔊
Paper – papel 🔊
Wood – madera 🔊
Plastic – plástico 🔊
Naturally – naturaleza 🔊
Examples of Wool
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The sweater is made of soft wool. | El suéter está hecho de lana suave. |
| The sheep’s wool is used to make warm clothing. | Las lanas de las ovejas se utilizan para hacer ropa calentita. |
| The rug is made of pure wool. | La alfombra está hecha de lana pura. |
| The fabric of the pillow is wool-rich. | El tejido de la almohada está rico en lana. |
| Wool is a good insulator for winter clothing. | La lana es un buen aislador para la ropa de invierno. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “Wool and water don’t mix” | “Lana y agua no se mezclan” |
| “To wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve” | “Hacer que la lana de uno sea visible” |
| “To be woolly” | “Ser lanudo” |
| “To pull someone’s wool over their eyes” | “Engañar a alguien con astucia” |
Word of the Day
lana – wool
Usage: The wool is soft and warm to touch. – La lana es suave y cálida al tacto.