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"Seda" is a form of "seda", a noun which is often translated as "silk". "Algodón" is a noun which is often translated as "cotton". Learn more about the difference between "seda" and "algodón" below.
la seda(
seh
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dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. silk
El vestido está hecho de la más fina seda.The dress is made of the finest silk.
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el algodón(
ahl
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goh
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dohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cotton
La ropa hecha de algodón es mucho más cómoda que la de otras telas.Clothing made of cotton is much more comfortable than clothing made of other fabrics.
a. cotton
El algodón se cultiva mucho en el estado de Tejas.Cotton is widely cultivated in the state of Texas.
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