texture

• Sustantivo que designa la sensación táctil, el aspecto o la consistencia de una superficie, sustancia o tejido, así como la cualidad o estructura fundamental de algo, incluyendo los patrones musicales creados por la combinación de sus partes.

A noun referring to the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric, as well as the essential quality or structure of something, including musical patterns created by combined parts.

1. Surface feelA2formal

   The way a surface or material feels when touched, such as rough, smooth, or soft.

   Textura (sensación al tacto)

   • The texture of the silk was incredibly smooth.
   • He preferred the rough texture of stone for the garden path.
   • The artist used different textures to create depth in the painting.

   Sinónimosconsistencyfeelfinishgrainnapsurfacetouchweave

2. Essential qualityB2formal

   The fundamental or characteristic quality of something, often intangible.

   Cualidad esencial

   • The texture of the novel's prose gives it a poetic feel.
   • The texture of life in the city is fast-paced and vibrant.
   • The texture of their relationship changed after the argument.

   Sinónimoscharacteressencefabricgrainmakeupnaturequalitytemper

3. Musical patternB2formal

   The way different musical parts or voices are combined to create a rich sound.

   Textura musical

   • The texture of the symphony is complex, with multiple instruments weaving together.
   • The choir's texture was thick and harmonious.
   • The composer experimented with different textures in the second movement.

   Sinónimosarrangementfabricorchestrationstructureweave

4. Visual appearanceB1formal

   The characteristic visual quality of a surface that suggests how it might feel to touch.

   Textura visual

   • The texture of the wallpaper gave the room a cozy feel.
   • The photograph captured the rough texture of the bark.
   • The texture of the fabric was visible in the close-up shot.

   Sinónimosfinishgrain

5. Physical compositionB2formal

   The arrangement and size of the small parts that make up a substance.

   Textura (composición física)

   • The texture of the soil affects how well plants grow.
   • The texture of the bread was light and airy due to the yeast.
   • The texture of the metal was fine-grained and strong.

   Sinónimoscompositionconsistencyfeelfinishgrainstructure