noun🔗ShareOropelA shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like."The Christmas tree was decorated with shimmering tinsel. "El árbol de Navidad estaba decorado con oropel brillante.materialappearanceartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOropelVery thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration, and traditionally draped at Christmas time over streamers, paper chains and the branches of Christmas trees."We draped the Christmas tree with colorful tinsel and twinkling lights. "Adornamos el árbol de Navidad con oropel colorido y luces parpadeantes.materialculturefestivalappearanceholidaytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOropel, brillo superficialAnything shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more pretty than valuable."The Christmas decorations were covered in tinsel, sparkling and showy but not very useful. "Las decoraciones navideñas estaban cubiertas de oropel, brillantes y llamativas, pero no muy útiles.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar con oropel, engalanarTo adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy."She decided to tinsel the old bicycle for the school's holiday parade, hoping to make it stand out. "Ella decidió engalanar la bicicleta vieja con oropel para el desfile de vacaciones de la escuela, con la esperanza de que destacara.appearanceartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar, embellecerTo give a false sparkle to (something)."The company tried to tinsel its image with flashy advertisements, hoping to attract more customers. "La empresa intentó adornar su imagen con anuncios llamativos, con la esperanza de atraer a más clientes.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBrillante, llamativoGlittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy."The tinsel decorations at the office holiday party looked cheap, but everyone appreciated the festive spirit. "Las decoraciones llamativas en la fiesta navideña de la oficina parecían baratas, pero todos apreciaron el espíritu festivo.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
