How to Say "aluminum" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “aluminum” is “aluminio” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las latas de refresco son de aluminio.
Soda cans are made of aluminum.
Envuelve el sándwich en papel de aluminio.
Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
El aluminio es un metal muy ligero y resistente.
Aluminum is a very light and resistant metal.
Describing Material
To say something is 'made of aluminum,' always use the word 'de' followed by 'aluminio.' For example: 'una mesa de aluminio' (an aluminum table).
It's always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', it's good to remember that almost all metals in Spanish are masculine. You would say 'el aluminio' or 'un aluminio'.
The 'i' sound
Mistake: “Saying 'alumino'.”
Correction: The correct word is 'aluminio'. Make sure to pronounce that last 'i' before the 'o'. It sounds like 'nyo' at the end.
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