texture

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtekstʃə/ AmE /ˈtekstʃər/

noun en → es

1 SURFACE FEELING [singular] A2

the way that a surface feels when you touch it, for example whether it is smooth or rough

textura, sensación al tacto

  • a texture of something

Collocations soft texture · rough texture

  • The carpet has a soft, velvety texture.

    El tapete tiene una textura suave y terciopelo.

2 ART MATERIAL [singular] B1

a type of paint or other material used in art that has a particular surface quality when it is dry, for example whether it is smooth or rough

material de arte, textura en pintura

  • a texture of something

Collocations oil texture · acrylic texture

  • The artist used a variety of textures in her paintings.

    La artista utilizó una variedad de texturas en sus pinturas.

3 FOOD QUALITY [singular] B1

the way that a food feels when you eat it, for example whether it is smooth or rough

textura de los alimentos, sensación al comer

  • a texture of something

Collocations crunchy texture · creamy texture

  • The cake has a light, fluffy texture.

    El pastel tiene una textura ligera y esponjosa.

4 TEXTILE [singular] B2

the way that cloth feels when you touch it, for example whether it is smooth or rough

textura del tejido, sensación al tacto de la tela

  • a texture of something

Collocations soft fabric texture · coarse fabric texture

  • The fabric has a luxurious, silk-like texture.

    El tejido tiene una textura lujosa y similar al seda.

5 SCIENCE [singular] C1

the way that something feels when you touch it, for example whether it is smooth or rough, as studied in science

propiedad textural en ciencias

  • a texture of something

Collocations surface texture · material texture

  • Scientists are studying the texture of different surfaces to understand friction.

    Los científicos están estudiando la textura de diferentes superficies para entender el rozamiento.