noun🔗ShareLáminaA very thin sheet of metal."The baker used a thin foil sheet to line the baking pan. "El panadero usó una fina lámina para forrar la bandeja para hornear.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePapel de aluminioThin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food."wrap the sandwich up in foil"Envuelve el sándwich en papel de aluminio.materialfoodutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLámina metálicaA thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant."The jeweler added a thin foil of silver to the diamond, making it sparkle more brightly. "El joyero añadió una fina lámina metálica de plata al diamante, haciéndolo brillar con más intensidad.materialartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrapunto, personaje de contraste(authorship) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist."In the school play, the shy student was the foil to the outgoing, popular star. "En la obra escolar, el estudiante tímido era el contrapunto de la estrella extrovertida y popular.literaturecharacterstoryentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContraste, contrasteAnything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something."The quiet, studious atmosphere of the library was a perfect foil to the noisy playground outside. "El ambiente tranquilo y estudioso de la biblioteca era un contraste perfecto con el ruidoso patio de recreo exterior.literaturecharacterstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFloreteA very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip"During fencing practice, the student carefully inspected the foil for any damage before beginning their bout. "Durante la práctica de esgrima, el estudiante inspeccionó cuidadosamente el florete en busca de cualquier daño antes de comenzar su combate.weaponmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLámina, hoja transparenteA thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency."The teacher used a foil to show the class a picture of the solar system. "El profesor usó una lámina para mostrar a la clase una imagen del sistema solar.materialtechnologystationerymediaeducationcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno de hojaA stylized flower or leaf."The wedding invitation featured a beautiful foil of a rose. "La invitación de boda presentaba un hermoso adorno de hoja de una rosa.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHidroalaA hydrofoil."The racing boat lifted out of the water thanks to its foil. "El barco de carreras se levantó del agua gracias a su hidroala.nauticalvehiclesailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePerfil aerodinámicoAn aerofoil/airfoil."The windsurfer skillfully angled the foil beneath his board, lifting himself out of the water. "El windsurfista inclinó hábilmente el perfil aerodinámico debajo de su tabla, levantándose del agua.physicstechnicalmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con papel de aluminio, envolver en papel de aluminioTo cover or wrap with foil."She foiled the sandwich in aluminum foil to keep it warm during the picnic. "Ella cubrió el sándwich con papel de aluminio para mantenerlo caliente durante el picnic.materialutensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFracaso, frustraciónFailure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage."Their plans for a successful garden had a bitter foil, as the unexpected frost ruined everything. "Sus planes para un jardín exitoso sufrieron un amargo fracaso, ya que la helada inesperada lo arruinó todo.outcomeeventactionsituationachievementnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDistracción, respuesta incorrectaOne of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test."The foil to the correct answer on the science quiz was "photosynthesis". "La respuesta incorrecta a la pregunta del cuestionario de ciencias fue "fotosíntesis".educationlanguagewritingwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrustrar, impedirTo prevent (something) from being accomplished."I was foiled by my superior"Mi superior me frustró.actionachievementplanoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrustrar, impedirTo prevent (someone) from accomplishing something."They foiled my plans."Frustraron mis planes.actionachievementplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrustrar, estropear, malograrTo blunt; to dull; to spoil."to foil the scent in hunting"para frustrar el olor en la cazaactionnegativecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePisotear, aplastarTo tread underfoot; to trample."The angry crowd threatened to foil the police barricade if they didn't release the protest leaders. "La multitud enfurecida amenazó con pisotear la barricada policial si no liberaban a los líderes de la protesta.actionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRastro, huellaThe track of an animal."We followed the deer's foil in the fresh snow, hoping to see where it went. "Seguimos el rastro del ciervo en la nieve fresca, con la esperanza de ver a dónde iba.animalnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesarrollarTo expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials."To prepare for the math test, Sarah needed to foil the expression (x + 3)(x - 2). "Para prepararse para el examen de matemáticas, Sarah necesitaba desarrollar la expresión (x + 3)(x - 2).mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProfanar, mancharTo defile; to soil."The spilled coffee threatened to foil her brand new white blouse. "El café derramado amenazaba con manchar su blusa blanca nueva.actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
