Tartan in Spanish

Tartan in Spanish is Turtanu, tartán, tartana — Tartan means a woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.

Tartan in Spanish

Turtanu

proper noun

(historical) The commander-in-chief of ancient Assyria.

tartán

noun

(uncountable) Woven woollen fabric with a distinctive pattern of coloured stripes intersecting at right angles originally associated with Scottish Highlanders, now with different clans (though this only dates from the late 18th century) and some Scottish families and institutions having their own patterns; (countable) a particular type of such fabric.

tartana

noun

(watercraft) A type of one-masted vessel with a lateen sail and a foresail, used in the Mediterranean.

What does "Tartan" mean?

noun A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.
"He wore a kilt in his family's tartan."
adj Made of, or patterned like, tartan.
"She bought a tartan blanket for the picnic."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Tartan in a sentence

He wore a kilt in his family's tartan.
The scarf had a red-and-green tartan design.
She bought a tartan blanket for the picnic.

Similar words in Spanish

plaid

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Tartan" in Spanish?

"Tartan" in Spanish is Turtanu, tartán, tartana. Tartan means: A woven pattern of criss-crossing coloured stripes, traditionally associated with Scottish clans, or fabric with this pattern.

How do you use "Tartan" in a sentence?

Example: "He wore a kilt in his family's tartan." In Spanish, "Tartan" is Turtanu, tartán, tartana.

Are there other ways to say "Tartan" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "Tartan": Turtanu, tartán, tartana.

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