cotton thread

[ˈkɒtən θrɛd]
nounpl: cotton threads
linha de algodão
1. A thin strand of spun cotton fiber used for sewing, weaving, or embroidery
She used a needle and cotton thread to repair the torn fabric.
Ela usou uma agulha e linha de algodão para consertar o tecido rasgado.
2. A single strand made from twisted cotton fibers, typically wound on a spool
The tailor selected a white cotton thread that matched the shirt perfectly.
A costureira selecionou uma linha de algodão branca que combinava perfeitamente com a camiseta.
3. Material composed of cotton used in textile manufacturing and handcrafts
Cotton thread is preferred for its breathability and durability in garment construction.
A linha de algodão é preferida pela sua respirabilidade e durabilidade na construção de roupas.
Cotton thread is traditionally valued in both Brazilian and American textile traditions for its natural origin and comfort. In Brazil, hand sewing and embroidery remain popular crafts, making cotton thread a staple in households. In the USA, cotton thread is widely available and preferred for quilting and general sewing. The term is gender-neutral and universally understood across English and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sewing threadcotton yarnthreadembroidery thread
Antonyms / Antônimos
synthetic threadpolyester threadnylon thread

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha de algodão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
linha de algodão
Common usage, sometimes shortened to 'linha'
São Paulo
linha de algodão
Standard term in commercial and domestic contexts
Portugal
fio de algodão
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

needlebobbinspoolfabricweavingembroiderysewing

Related Idioms & Phrases

hang by a thread (estar pendurado por um fio)
thread one's way through (abrir caminho por entre)
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