Translation of Romanian word "cotton" to English
cotton
/kɔtɔn/
Meaning
NounA fibrous substance: A soft, fibrous, usually white substance consisting of fine hairs, especially the substance around the seeds of a plant of genus Gossypium. Any similar soft, fibrous, white substance of fine hairs, of any origin.
How to use
This is an English loanword. In Romanian, the native word 'bumbac' is exclusively used instead. You might only see 'cotton' on clothing labels.
🇬🇧 English
A fibrous substance: A soft, fibrous, usually white substance consisting of fine hairs, especially the substance around the seeds of a plant of genus Gossypium. Any similar soft, fibrous, white substance of fine hairs, of any origin.
Example
Directorul a aprobat acest cotton astăzi.
The director approved this cotton today.
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Common phrases
- tricou de cotton— cotton T-shirt
- țesătură de cotton— cotton weave
- cotton natural— natural cotton
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Frequency rank: #1207 in Romanian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "cotton" mean?▼
The Romanian word "cotton" means "A fibrous substance: A soft, fibrous, usually white substance consisting of fine hairs, especially the substance around the seeds of a plant of genus Gossypium. Any similar soft, fibrous, white substance of fine hairs, of any origin." in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "cotton"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "cotton" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "cotton"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Directorul a aprobat acest cotton astăzi." (which translates as "The director approved this cotton today.").
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