"estriado" is an adjective in Spanish.
/estɾiˈaðo/
"Estriadas" refers to something that has stripes or streaks, often used in various contexts including biology, anatomy, and textiles. In medicine, it can refer to striated muscles, which have a banded appearance due to the arrangement of muscle fibers. In a polytechnical context, it may describe materials or surfaces that are not uniform but have markings or patterns.
The term is used relatively frequently in both oral and written contexts, although it may appear more frequently in specialized or technical language, especially in medical and biological discussions.
Los músculos estriados son responsables del movimiento voluntario en el cuerpo humano.
(Striated muscles are responsible for voluntary movement in the human body.)
La tela que eligieron tiene un diseño estriado que la hace más atractiva.
(The fabric they chose has a striated design that makes it more attractive.)
Observamos un patrón estriado en la superficie de la roca durante nuestra expedición.
(We observed a striated pattern on the surface of the rock during our expedition.)
The word "estriado" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions. However, related terms like "estriar" (to stripe) may appear in various figurative phrases. Here are some contexts where the term "estriado" could relate to idiomatic expressions, although they might not be established idioms:
“El camino está totalmente estriado por las huellas de los vehículos.”
(The road is completely striped by the tracks of vehicles.)
“Su vestido estaba estriado de colores vivos, llamando la atención de todos.”
(Her dress was streaked with bright colors, drawing everyone's attention.)
“Las líneas estriadas de la pintura le dan un aire moderno a la habitación.”
(The striated lines of the painting give a modern feel to the room.)
The word "estriado" comes from the Spanish verb "estriar", which means "to stripe". The root "estría" is derived from the Latin "stria", meaning "a line or groove". This underlines the concept of having linear features or markings.