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

📅 Published: February 14, 2026

✨ Beautiful Spanish

seda

noun • /[SE-da]/

silk

Example:

Tocó su vestido de seda.

She touched her silk dress.

🧠 What does seda mean?

Seda is a feminine noun that translates to 'silk'. It refers to the fine, soft, and lustrous natural protein fiber produced by silkworms to form their cocoons. This material is highly valued in the textile industry for making luxurious fabrics used in clothing, such as dresses and ties, as well as in home furnishings. Figuratively, 'seda' can be used to describe anything with a very smooth, soft, or delicate quality.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ese vestido de seda debe haber costado una fortuna.
    That silk dress must have cost a fortune.
  • Prefiero las fundas de almohada de seda porque son suaves para la piel.
    I prefer silk pillowcases because they are soft on the skin.
  • La bailarina se movía con la suavidad de la seda.
    The dancer moved with the smoothness of silk.
  • La Ruta de la Seda fue una red histórica de comercio que conectaba Asia con Europa.
    The Silk Road was a historical trade network that connected Asia with Europe.

💡 Did You Know?

The historical 'Ruta de la Seda' (Silk Road) was not a single road but a vast network of trade routes that were central to cultural and economic interaction between the East and West for centuries. The trade of silk was so significant that it gave the entire network its name.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "seda"

Opposites: arpillera, lana, aspereza

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'silk' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'silk' is 'seda'.
How do you pronounce 'seda' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is SEH-dah. The first syllable 'se' is stressed, and the 'd' has a soft sound, similar to the 'th' in the English word 'the'.
How do you use 'seda' in a sentence?
Here is an example sentence: 'Compró una corbata de seda para la boda.' (He bought a silk tie for the wedding.)
What is the English translation of 'seda'?
The English translation of 'seda' is 'silk'.
Does 'seda' change for gender or number?
'Seda' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'sedas', which is used when referring to different types or varieties of silk. For example: 'Las sedas de China son famosas.' (The silks from China are famous.)
Is 'seda' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'seda' is a common word, particularly when discussing clothing, textiles, luxury goods, or historical topics like the Silk Road.
Does 'seda' have slang or double meanings?
Primarily, 'seda' means 'silk'. It can be used figuratively to describe something very smooth, soft, or gentle, such as 'una voz de seda' (a silky voice). It does not have common slang meanings.
Is 'seda' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'seda' is used consistently to mean 'silk' across both Spain and Latin America with no significant regional variations.

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