Usage Note
Seda is the fabric made from silkworm thread. The idiom como la seda (smooth as silk) describes something that runs perfectly or a person's very smooth skin or manner. Seda dental is dental floss. The adjective sedoso (silky) is used to describe hair or fabric texture.
Examples
"Llevaba una blusa de seda azul marino."
Natural Translation
She was wearing a navy blue silk blouse.
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