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"Confecciones" is a form of "confecciones", a plural noun which is often translated as "clothing". "Textiles" is a form of "textil", an adjective which is often translated as "textile". Learn more about the difference between "confecciones" and "textiles" below.
las confecciones(
kohm
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fehk
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syoh
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nehs
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (clothing)
a. clothing
Les ofrecemos un amplio catálogo de confecciones para mujer.We have a wide range of women's clothing.
la confección
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (sewing)
a. dressmaking (by a seamstress)
Los jóvenes empiezan a interesarse por los oficios de sus abuelos como la confección, la cestería y el tejer.Young people are beginning to show an interest in their grandparents' crafts such as dressmaking, basket weaving, and knitting.
b. tailoring (by a tailor)
Tengo una sastrería pero no sé nada sobre confección. Yo solo soy el dueño.I run a tailor's shop but I have no idea about tailoring. I'm just the owner.
a. preparation
La confección de la comida para la boda se realiza el mismo día a la mañana.The preparation of the wedding food is done on the day in the morning.
b. making
Esta inversión ayudará enormamente con la confección de nuestros productos de lujo.This investment will help immensely with the making of our luxury products.
c. drawing-up (of a list)
¿Quién se encargará de la confección de la lista de voluntarios?Who will deal with the drawing-up of the volunteer list?
d. production
Le encargué a Romina la confección de los folletos.I asked Romina to take care of the leaflet production.
e. making up
Solo un farmacéutico autorizado puede encargarse de la confección de la medicina.The making up of the medicine can only be carried out by a certified pharmacist.
textil(
tehks
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teel
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. textile
La industria textil frecuentemente contrata mano de obra barata en países subdesarrollados.The textile industry often hires cheap labor in developing countries.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
