tinsel in Spanish
tinsel in Spanish is espumillón, oropel — tinsel means thin, shiny strips of metallic material used as festive decoration, especially draped over Christmas trees.
tinsel in Spanish
espumillón
A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.
oropel
A thin, shiny foil for ornamental purposes which is of a material made of metal or resembling metal; especially, narrow glittering strips of such a material, often strung on to thread, and traditionally at Christmastime draped on Christmas trees, hung from balustrades or ceilings, or wrapped around objects as a decoration.
oropel
(figuratively) Anything shining and gaudy; especially something superficially shiny and showy, or having a false lustre, and more pretty than valuable.
What does "tinsel" mean?
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noun Thin, shiny strips of metallic material used as festive decoration, especially draped over Christmas trees.
"They wrapped tinsel around the banister for the party."
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noun Something that looks impressive or valuable on the surface but is actually cheap or worthless.
"Beneath the tinsel of celebrity, it's a lonely job."
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adj Superficially attractive but of little real value; showy.
"The film had a tinsel glamour that hid a weak story."
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tinsel in a sentence
- They wrapped tinsel around the banister for the party.
- The kids loved throwing tinsel over the tree branches.
- Beneath the tinsel of celebrity, it's a lonely job.
- The film had a tinsel glamour that hid a weak story.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tinsel" in Spanish?
"tinsel" in Spanish is espumillón, oropel. tinsel means: Thin, shiny strips of metallic material used as festive decoration, especially draped over Christmas trees.
How do you use "tinsel" in a sentence?
Example: "They wrapped tinsel around the banister for the party." In Spanish, "tinsel" is espumillón, oropel.
Are there other ways to say "tinsel" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "tinsel": espumillón, oropel.
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