What does «satín» mean in Spanish?
- Cotton, polyester, nylon or silk fabric similar to satin. It is a soft and shiny fabric.
Examples of use in Spanish: "su forro es de satín".
"prendas de satín".
- Tree with a straight and hard trunk, thick crown and between 9 to 12 m high. It belongs to the Rutaceae family. Its habitat is the tropical zones of America. Its scientific name is Zanthoxylum flavum (or Fagara flava). It is considered in danger of extinction. The wood is yellow or lustrous gold in color, although it darkens in the light.
- Wood of this American tree similar to walnut: it is hard, heavy and compact.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el satín se emplea en carpintería".
- Ceylon Satin. Scientific name Chloroxylon swietenia, is a species of tropical tree native to southern India and Sri Lanka. Also known as buruta, satinwood or Indian wood. It reaches 15-20 m in height and its wood has a golden color with reflections. It is used for the manufacture of small luxury items and as a varnish for wooden furniture.