lino
linen
The Spanish word 'lino' corresponds to 'linen' in English. Linen is a type of textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. It is known for its strength, absorbency, and breathability. 'Lino', or linen, is often used for clothing, bed linens, tablecloths, and more. The production of linen is labor-intensive, making it more expensive than other materials.
Example sentences using: lino
El lino es uno de los primeros textiles utilizados por el hombre.
Linen is one of the first textiles used by man.
This sentence indicates that linen, known as 'lino' in Spanish, is one of the first textiles that humans began to use. The use of 'uno de los primeros' emphasizes its early adoption.
La camisa de lino es muy cómoda para el verano.
The linen shirt is very comfortable for the summer.
This sentence is describing the comfort of a linen shirt, or 'camisa de lino', during the summer season. The adjective 'cómoda' conveys the shirt's comfort.
En el mercado compré una bolsa de lino para guardar el pan.
At the market, I bought a linen bag to store bread.
In this context, the speaker is describing buying a linen (or 'lino' in Spanish) bag at the market. 'para guardar el pan' implies the bag will be used to store bread.