What is the Spanish word for "cotton"?

Learn how to say "cotton" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cotton

Spanish

algodón

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Examples of how to use "cotton" in Spanish

English
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Spanish
Esta camisa está hecha de algodón puro.
English
She bought a cotton shirt for summer.
Spanish
Ella compró una camisa de algodón para el verano.
English
The farmer harvested cotton in the field.
Spanish
El agricultor cosechó algodón en el campo.
English
I prefer cotton sheets for my bed.
Spanish
Prefiero sábanas de algodón para mi cama.
English
This paint removes cotton fibers from clothes.
Spanish
Esta pintura elimina las fibras de algodón de la ropa.

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