foil in Spanish

foil in Spanish is folio, lámina de metal, papel de aluminio — foil means a very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.

foil in Spanish

folio

noun

A very thin sheet of metal.

lámina de metal

noun

A very thin sheet of metal.

papel de aluminio

noun

(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.

florete

noun

complemento

noun

(figuratively) Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.

frustrar

verb

abortar

verb

What does "foil" mean?

noun A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.
"She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge."
verb To prevent a plan, attempt, or plot from succeeding.
"Police foiled the robbery before it could take place."
noun A person or thing that highlights another's qualities by contrast, especially in a story.
"The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero."
noun A thin fencing sword with a blunted tip, used in the sport of fencing.
"The fencers saluted each other with their foils before the match."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

foil in a sentence

She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge.
Police foiled the robbery before it could take place.
Her quick thinking foiled his attempt to cheat.
The clumsy sidekick acts as a foil to the graceful hero.

Similar words in Spanish

baffle contrast counterpart frustrate hydrofoil queer scotch spoil

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foil" in Spanish?

"foil" in Spanish is folio, lámina de metal, papel de aluminio. foil means: A very thin, flexible sheet of metal, especially aluminum, used for wrapping food.

How do you use "foil" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrapped the leftovers in foil before putting them in the fridge." In Spanish, "foil" is folio, lámina de metal, papel de aluminio.

Are there other ways to say "foil" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "foil": folio, lámina de metal, papel de aluminio, florete, complemento, frustrar.

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