tejer

🧠 What does tejer mean?

The verb 'tejer' primarily means 'to weave' or 'to knit', referring to the action of interlacing threads or yarn to create fabric, clothing, or other items. Beyond this literal sense, 'tejer' is often used figuratively to mean creating, devising, or constructing something complex, such as a story, a plan, or a network of relationships. This metaphorical use evokes the idea of carefully putting together different elements to form a coherent whole.

📚 Extra examples

• Mi abuela me enseñó a tejer cuando era niño.
  My grandmother taught me to knit when I was a child.
• Los artesanos tejen coloridas mantas con lana de alpaca.
  The artisans weave colorful blankets with alpaca wool.
• El autor teje una trama de intriga y suspenso en su última novela.
  The author weaves a plot of intrigue and suspense in his latest novel.
• Durante años, la diplomática tejió una red de contactos internacionales.
  For years, the diplomat wove a network of international contacts.
• La araña teje su tela con una precisión increíble.
  The spider weaves its web with incredible precision.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "tejer"

Synonyms: entrelazar, trenzar, urdir, tramar, elaborar
Opposites: destejer, deshacer

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