aluminio
“aluminio” means “aluminum” in Spanish (The metal or the material used in household items).
aluminum
Also: aluminium, foil
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Las latas de refresco son de aluminio.
A1Soda cans are made of aluminum.
Envuelve el sándwich en papel de aluminio.
A2Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
El aluminio es un metal muy ligero y resistente.
B1Aluminum is a very light and resistant metal.
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From the Latin word 'alumen', which referred to a type of salt (alum). Scientists in the early 1800s used this root to name the newly discovered metal.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aluminio' spelled with an accent?
No, 'aluminio' does not have a written accent mark because the stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable (the 'mi').
Can 'aluminio' be plural?
Yes, 'aluminios' exists, but it is rarely used. It would only refer to different types or pieces of aluminum metal.
Why do people sometimes call it 'papel plata'?
It's a colloquial term used in some countries like Spain because aluminum foil looks like silver (plata).