Definitions
Word: Yarn
a. A long, thin strand of fibers, often used for weaving or knitting.
— She loves to knit with yarn from the local craft store.
2. (Informal) (General)
Yarn (to talk nonsense or spin a tale)
— He’s always spinning yarn about his adventure in the jungle.
Synonyms for “Yarn”
Fiber – la fibra 🔊
Thread – el hilo 🔊
String – la hilaza 🔊
Antonyms for “Yarn”
Solid – sólido 🔊
Concrete – concreto 🔊
Heavy – pesado 🔊
Examples of “Yarn “
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| She unraveled the old yarn and began to knit a new scarf. | Ella deshilachó el viejo hilo y comenzó a tejer un nuevo cuello. |
| He’s always spinning yarn about his adventures in the jungle. | Él siempre gasta hilo hablando de sus aventuras en la jungla. |
| The yarn shop on Main Street offers a wide variety of colors and textures. | La tienda de hilo en la calle principal ofrece una amplia variedad de colores y texturas. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “To spin a yarn” | “Gustar hilo” |
| “A heap of yarn “ | “Un montón de hilo “ |
Conjugations for “Yarn“
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | yo hilo, tú hilas, él/ella/usted hila, nosotros/nosotras hilamos, vosotros/vosotras hiliáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes hilan |
| Past | yo hilé, tú hilaste, él/ella/usted hilo, nosotros/nosotras hilamos, vosotros/vosotras hilaras, ellos/ellas/ustedes hilaron |
| Future | yo hilaré, tú hilarás, él/ella/usted hilará, nosotros/nosotras hilarémos, vosotros/vosotras hilaréis, ellos/ellas/ustedes hilarán |
Word of the Day
Yarn – Fiber
Usage: She loves to knit with yarn from the local craft store. – Amo tejer con hilo de la tienda de manualidades local.