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veneer

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

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noun

Chapa

A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

Examples :

"The old desk had a veneer of cherry wood to make it look more expensive. "

El viejo escritorio tenía una chapa de madera de cerezo para que pareciera más caro.

material appearance architecture

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noun

Apariencia, fachada

An attractive appearance that covers or disguises true nature or feelings.

Examples :

"Her cheerful veneer hid the deep sadness she felt about failing the exam. "

Su fachada alegre ocultaba la profunda tristeza que sentía por suspender el examen.

appearance character mind

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verb

Enchapelar

To apply veneer to.

Examples :

"to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany"

Enchapelar un mueble con caoba.

material appearance

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verb

Enmascarar, encubrir

To disguise with apparent goodness.

Examples :

"To impress the teacher, he veneered his true laziness with a show of enthusiastic participation in class. "

Para impresionar al profesor, enmascaró su verdadera pereza con una muestra de participación entusiasta en clase.

appearance character attitude