Foil in spanish
Frustrar
pronunciation: fɹ̩ustɹ̩ɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: fɹ̩ustɹ̩ɑɹ̩ part of speech: noun
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» aluminium foil = papel de aluminio, papel de plata, papel Albal.
Example: The combination of a computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system has brought enormous lead times savings at a company that produces aluminium foil containers.» aluminum foil = papel de aluminio, papel de plata, papel Albal.
Example: Aluminum foil is made from an aluminum alloy which contains between 92 and 99 percent aluminum.» kitchen foil = papel de aluminio, papel de plata, papel Albal.
Example: This dispenser will store 32cm wide cling film and kitchen foil internally and kitchen paper can be attached to the bottom if required.» serve as + a foil = servir de contraste, servir de contrapunto, servir de complemento, complementar.
Example: In Shakespeare's plays, the killjoy serves as a foil against which the joy of merrymaking and festivity can shine.» tinfoil [tin foil] = papel de aluminio, papel de plata, papel Albal.
Example: The dog snatched the sandwiches still wrapped in their tinfoil and scoffed the lot before the unsuspecting picnickers had time to react.foil2 = frustrar, hacer fracasar, desarticular.
Example: The author considers the incidence of arson in US libraries and some ways of foiling arsonists through constant vigilance and observation of library users.