What does "hilillo" mean in English?

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Spanish

hilillo

English

little thread

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Alternative translations of "hilillo"

small thread
thin thread
fine thread
tiny thread

Examples of how to use "hilillo" in Spanish

Spanish
Salía un hilillo de humo.
English
A little stream of smoke was coming out.
Spanish
Vi un hilillo de humo en la distancia.
English
I saw a little stream of smoke in the distance.
Spanish
El hilillo brillaba bajo la luz.
English
The little stream was shining under the light.
Spanish
¿Encontraste la hililla en la tela?
English
Did you find the little thread in the fabric?
Spanish
Ten cuidado con ese hilillo de seda.
English
Be careful with that silk thread.

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Salía un hilillo de humo.

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