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How to Say "celluloid" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcelluloidis filmB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

film

nounB2technical/neutral
photographic material
A smooth, brightly colored object, like a piece of fruit, partially covered by a very thin, transparent, shimmering layer, representing a coating.

Examples

Puso un film protector sobre la pantalla del teléfono.

He put a protective film on the phone screen.

El técnico analizó el film de óxido que cubría la pieza.

The technician analyzed the film of oxide covering the part.

Technical Use

This meaning is often encountered in instructions, science, or when talking about photography equipment, referring to the actual physical material.

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