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Foil
01
lámina, papel de aluminio
thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food
Ejemplos
She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh for later.
Envolvió el sándwich en papel de aluminio para mantenerlo fresco para después.
The baker covered the pie with foil to prevent the crust from burning.
El panadero cubrió el pastel con papel de aluminio para evitar que la corteza se quemara.
02
lámina transparente, transparencia
a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector
Ejemplos
He carefully placed the foil on the projector to display the graph to the audience.
Colocó cuidadosamente la lámina en el proyector para mostrar el gráfico a la audiencia.
The company 's presentation included multiple foils to illustrate their financial growth.
La presentación de la empresa incluyó múltiples transparencias para ilustrar su crecimiento financiero.
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 hydrofoil 's underwater foils lift the hull above the surface.
Engineers adjusted the wing 's foil to improve aerodynamics.
04
something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities
Ejemplos
Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.
The simple design serves as a foil to the ornate decorations.
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
The fencer 's foil glinted under the arena lights.
El florete del esgrimista brillaba bajo las luces de la arena.
She adjusted her grip on the foil before the match began.
Ajustó su agarre en el florete antes de que comenzara el partido.
06
a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight specific traits of the latter
Ejemplos
Dr. Watson serves as a foil to Sherlock Holmes.
Laertes acts as a foil to Hamlet's indecision.
to foil
01
frustrar
to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts
Transitive: to foil a plan
Ejemplos
The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.
El detective frustró el elaborado esquema del criminal con tácticas inteligentes.
Unexpected challenges can foil even the most well-thought-out plans.
Los desafíos inesperados pueden frustrar incluso los planes más bien pensados.
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 bright red dress foiled her pale complexion, making it seem even more radiant.
El vestido rojo brillante resaltaba su tez pálida, haciéndola parecer aún más radiante.
The bright lights of the city foiled the darkness of the night sky.
Las brillantes luces de la ciudad contrastaron con la oscuridad del cielo nocturno.
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
She foiled the leftovers to keep them fresh in the refrigerator.
Ella envolvió las sobras en papel aluminio para mantenerlas frescas en el refrigerador.
The chef foiled the fish before placing it in the oven to retain moisture.
El chef envolvió el pescado en papel de aluminio antes de colocarlo en el horno para retener la humedad.
