satin

BrE /ˈsætɪn/ AmE /ˈsætɪn/

noun en → es

1 FABRIC [uncountable] B2

a smooth, shiny fabric made from silk or artificial fibres

terciopelo, seda brillante

Collocations satin ribbon · satin pillowcase

  • She wore a dress made of satin.

    Ella llevaba un vestido de terciopelo.

2 TEXTURE [uncountable] C1

the smooth, shiny quality of something like satin fabric

brillo terso

Collocations satin finish · satin surface

  • The paint has a satin finish.

    La pintura tiene un acabado terso.