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velvet

/ˈvɛlvɪt/

Velvet is a type of soft, thick fabric that feels very smooth on one side. It is often used to make expensive clothes like dresses or soft home items like cushions and curtains.

Ejemplos

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She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.

She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.

2

The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.

The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.

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This old blanket feels just like velvet.

This old blanket feels just like velvet.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
velvet
Adjetivo
velvety
Relacionado
velveteen
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Truco para recordar

Think of the letter 'V' in Velvet standing for 'Very' soft and 'Very' smooth.

Quiz rápido

The king sat on a throne covered in soft, purple ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: velvet

Ejemplos

1

She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.

everyday

She wore a blue velvet dress to the holiday party.

2

The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.

formal

The theater seats were upholstered in deep red velvet.

3

This old blanket feels just like velvet.

informal

This old blanket feels just like velvet.

4

Historical records indicate that velvet was a luxury export in the 14th century.

academic

Historical records indicate that velvet was a luxury export in the 14th century.

5

Our premium office chairs are available in a velvet finish.

business

Our premium office chairs are available in a velvet finish.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
velvet
Adjetivo
velvety
Relacionado
velveteen

Colocaciones comunes

red velvet red velvet
velvet ribbon velvet ribbon
velvet cushions velvet cushions
velvet fabric velvet fabric
velvet texture velvet texture

Frases Comunes

iron fist in a velvet glove

being strong or firm while appearing gentle

red velvet cake

a popular type of chocolate-flavored sponge cake

smooth as velvet

extremely smooth or soft to the touch

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velvet vs velveteen

Velvet is usually made from silk or synthetic fibers, while velveteen is made from cotton and is slightly stiffer.

velvet vs suede

Velvet is a woven fabric, whereas suede is a type of leather with a soft, fuzzy surface.

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Notas de uso

Velvet is often used as a noun to name the material, but it can also act as an adjective to describe things made of that material (e.g., velvet curtains).

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'velvet' to describe any soft surface; however, it specifically refers to this woven fabric with a short, dense pile.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the letter 'V' in Velvet standing for 'Very' soft and 'Very' smooth.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French word 'veluet', coming from the Latin 'villus' meaning a tuft of hair.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun when referring to the material in general can be used as an attributive noun (velvet dress) plural 'velvets' is used when referring to different types of the fabric
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, velvet is historically associated with royalty, nobility, and high social status due to its expensive production.

Quiz rápido

The king sat on a throne covered in soft, purple ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: velvet

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