el
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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