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papel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • paper noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
  • part noun A piece or portion of something larger.
  • role noun A part played by an actor in a performance.

Senses

papel is used for these senses in English:

  • paper A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
  • paper A written document, generally shorter than a book; usually written as a school assignment or a government report.
  • part Position or role (especially in a play).
  • piece of paper A single sheet or scrap of paper.
  • role The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.

paper — full definition

  1. noun A thin material made from pressed plant fibres, used for writing, printing, wrapping, and countless other purposes.
  2. noun A written composition, especially an academic essay, research article, or exam.
  3. adj Existing only in official plans or on record, rather than in reality.
  4. verb To cover a wall or surface with (wall)paper.
  5. verb To fill an audience or venue with free tickets to make an event look well attended.

part — full definition

  1. noun A piece or portion of something larger.
  2. noun A role played by an actor, or someone's share of responsibility in something.
  3. verb To separate from someone or something, or to divide something into pieces.
  4. adv Partly; to some degree.

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