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How to Say "foil" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “foil” is “aluminio” — use 'aluminio' when referring to the metallic material, often in the context of cooking or packaging, or when talking about the metal itself..

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aluminio

/ah-loo-MEE-nyoh//aluˈminjo/

nounA2general
Use 'aluminio' when referring to the metallic material, often in the context of cooking or packaging, or when talking about the metal itself.
A shiny, silver-colored roll of aluminum foil sitting on a wooden kitchen counter.

Examples

Necesito papel de aluminio para envolver las sobras.

I need aluminum foil to wrap the leftovers.

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.

lóbulo

nounC1specialized
Use 'lóbulo' to describe a rounded, lobe-like decorative element, particularly in architecture or sometimes in botany.

Examples

El arco gótico presenta un lóbulo decorativo.

The Gothic arch features a decorative lobe.

Material vs. Shape

The most common mistake is using 'lóbulo' when you mean the metallic material. Remember that 'aluminio' is for the metal (like aluminum foil), while 'lóbulo' refers to a rounded shape or projection, often decorative.

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