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lentejuela means sequin — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 20, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

lentejuela

noun • /[len-te-HWE-la]/

sequin

Example:

Brillaba como lentejuela al sol.

She sparkled like a sequin in sunlight.

🧠 What does lentejuela mean?

Lentejuela is a feminine noun that refers to a sequin, a small, shiny, disc-shaped bead used for ornamental purposes. It is commonly sewn onto clothing, accessories, or fabrics to add sparkle and decoration. While 'lentejuela' is the singular form, it is most often used in the plural, 'lentejuelas', as sequins are typically applied in large numbers.

📚 Extra examples

  • El vestido de noche estaba cubierto de lentejuelas plateadas.
    The evening gown was covered in silver sequins.
  • Para el carnaval, decoró su disfraz con plumas y lentejuelas de colores.
    For carnival, she decorated her costume with feathers and colorful sequins.
  • Compramos un paquete de lentejuelas para el proyecto de arte de la escuela.
    We bought a packet of sequins for the school art project.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'lentejuela' is a diminutive of 'lenteja', which means 'lentil' in Spanish. The name was given because the small, round, and slightly curved shape of a sequin resembles a tiny lentil.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "lentejuela"

Synonyms: paillette

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sequin' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'sequin' in Spanish is 'lentejuela'. It is often used in its plural form, 'lentejuelas'.
How do you pronounce 'lentejuela' in Spanish?
The word is pronounced len-teh-KWEH-lah. The emphasis is on the third syllable, 'jue'.
How do you use 'lentejuela' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'La falda brillaba gracias a las miles de lentejuelas cosidas a mano.' (The skirt sparkled thanks to the thousands of hand-sewn sequins.)
What is the English translation of 'lentejuela'?
The English translation of 'lentejuela' is 'sequin'.
Does 'lentejuela' change for gender or number?
'Lentejuela' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'lentejuelas'. For example: 'una lentejuela' (one sequin) and 'muchas lentejuelas' (many sequins).
Is 'lentejuela' common in everyday Spanish?
It is a common word within specific contexts such as fashion, design, crafts, and discussions about festive attire like carnival costumes or party dresses. However, it is not typically used in general, day-to-day conversation.
Does 'lentejuela' have slang or double meanings?
'Lentejuela' does not have any common slang or secondary meanings. Its use is almost always literal, referring to the decorative item.
Is 'lentejuela' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'lentejuela' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America to mean 'sequin'.

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