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Foil
01
lámina, papel de aluminio
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
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He fashioned a makeshift reflector out of foil to signal for help.
Hizo un reflector improvisado con papel de aluminio para pedir ayuda.
02
lámina transparente, transparencia
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
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The professor asked the students to bring blank foils to create visual summaries of their reports.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que trajeran transparencias en blanco para crear resúmenes visuales de sus informes.
03
a thin, flat, or curved structure, such as a metal plate or blade, designed to react against air or water flow and generate control motion
Ejemplos
The surfboard 's foil allows smoother movement through the waves.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Ejemplos
The dark background acts as a foil for the bright colors of the painting.
05
florete, espada de florete
a type of sword used in the sport of fencing, characterized by its flexible blade and specific rules for scoring points
Ejemplos
He practiced his parries and lunges with the foil.
Practicó sus paradas y estocadas con el florete.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Ejemplos
The loyal friend is a foil to the hero's arrogance.
to foil
01
frustrar
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Ejemplos
She refused to let setbacks foil her aspirations for success.
Se negó a dejar que los contratiempos frustraran sus aspiraciones de éxito.
02
contrastar, hacer resaltar
to make something stand out or become more noticeable by placing it next to something that contrasts with it
Transitive: to foil sth
Ejemplos
The dark background foiled the golden text, making the message easier to read.
El fondo oscuro resaltó el texto dorado, haciendo el mensaje más fácil de leer.
03
envolver, cubrir
to cover or wrap something with a flexible metal sheet, typically for protection or cooking purposes
Transitive: to foil food material
Ejemplos
The recipe instructed to foil the chicken to lock in the flavors while roasting.
La receta indicaba envolver el pollo en papel de aluminio para sellar los sabores mientras se asa.
