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masculine

/teˈxiðo/

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Translation

tissue, fabric

Word origin

Originally the past participle of tejer ('to weave'), from Latin texere ('to weave'). The same root gives English 'textile' and 'texture'.

Origin
Latin
Root
texere
English cognates
textile, texture, text

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltejidos

Examples

examinó microscopio.

The doctor examined the tissue under the microscope.

resistente.

This fabric is soft and very strong.

muscular.

The wound damaged the muscle tissue.

lana .

She bought a woollen fabric for the coat.

falda facilidad.

The fabric of the skirt tore easily.

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This word is part of lesson 61.