el terciopelo
-the velvet
See the entry for terciopelo.

terciopelo

el terciopelo(
tehr
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syoh
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peh
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loh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. velvet
El terciopelo y la seda son textiles delicados.Velvet and silk are delicate textiles.
2. (botany)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. terciopelo
Plantamos unos terciopelos esta primavera.We grew some terciopelos this spring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
3. (animal)
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
(Costa Rica)
Regionalism used in Venezuela
(Venezuela)
a. fer-de-lance
La mordida de una terciopelo es extremadamente peligrosa.The bite of a fer-de-lance is extremely dangerous.
b. pit viper
La mayoría de las terciopelos son nocturnas.Most pit vipers are nocturnal.
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