velvet

BrE /ˈvɛl.vɪt/ AmE /ˈvɛl.vɪt/

noun / adjective en → es

1 TEXTILE [uncountable] B2

a soft, smooth fabric made from silk or a similar material

terciopelo

Collocations velvet curtains · velvet gloves

  • She wore a dress made of velvet.

    Ella llevaba un vestido de terciopelo.

2 SMOOTH [adjective] B1

having the soft, smooth surface like that of velvet fabric

suave como el terciopelo

Collocations velvet touch · velvet skin

  • The baby's skin felt like velvet.

    La piel del bebé era suave como el terciopelo.