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Definición y significado de "foil"en inglés

Foil

SUSTANTIVO

lámina, papel de aluminio

thin, flexible metal sheet used for wrapping, covering, or cooking food

información gramatical

estado de animacidad

inanimado

composición morfológica

simple

incontable

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.

lámina transparente, transparencia

a thin, clear sheet of material, often used for creating visual aids to be projected using an overhead projector

overhead

transparency

viewgraph

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.

foil, aleta

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.

Los foils submarinos del hidroala elevan el casco por encima de la superficie.

contraste, contrapunto

something that provides a contrast that emphasizes or enhances another's qualities

Ejemplos

Her calm demeanor was the perfect foil to his impulsiveness.

Su serenidad era el contrapunto perfecto a su impulsividad.

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.

contrapunto, contraste

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.

El Dr. Watson sirve como contrapunto a Sherlock Holmes.

to foil

VERBO

frustrar

to stop or hinder someone's plans or efforts

Transitive: to foil a plan

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de acción

regular

presente

foil

3.ª persona singular

foils

participio presente

foiling

pretérito simple

foiled

participio pasado

foiled

Ejemplos

The detective foiled the criminal's elaborate scheme with clever tactics.

El detective frustró el elaborado esquema del criminal con tácticas inteligentes.

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.

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.

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Definición y significado de "foil"en inglés

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