"Algodón hilado" refers to cotton that has been spun into threads or yarn. This term is typically used in a more formal or technical context, such as discussing textiles or fabric production. It is more commonly found in written language, but can also be used in specific contexts in oral speech.
Example Sentences:
Compré una blusa hecha de algodón hilado. (I bought a blouse made of spun cotton.)
La fábrica produce algodón hilado de alta calidad. (The factory produces high-quality spun cotton.)
Idiomatic Expressions:
"Algodón hilado" is not part of common idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language.
Etymology:
The word "algodón" comes from the Arabic "al-qutun," which means "cotton." "Hilado" comes from the verb "hilvar," which means "to spin."
Synonyms and Antonyms:
Synonyms: Hilo de algodón (cotton thread), fibra hilada (spun fiber)
Antonyms: Algodón sin hilar (unspun cotton), tela de algodón (cotton fabric)