How to Say "lining" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “lining” is “membrana” — use 'membrana' for a general internal protective or covering layer, especially in biological or technical contexts..
membrana
/mem-BRAH-nah//memˈbɾana/
Examples
La membrana interior de la bolsa mantiene los alimentos frescos.
The inner lining of the bag keeps the food fresh.
La membrana celular protege el interior de la célula.
The cell membrane protects the inside of the cell.
Hay una fina membrana que recubre el interior del huevo.
There is a thin membrane covering the inside of the egg.
El buceador tiene dañada la membrana del tímpano.
The diver has a damaged eardrum membrane.
It's a 'la' word
Even though it ends in 'a', it's helpful to remember it always takes 'la' or 'una' (la membrana). Words that describe it should also end in 'a' (una membrana fina).
Using 'de' for description
To describe what the membrane is for, Spanish usually puts 'de' (of) after it, like 'membrana de plástico' (plastic membrane).
Membrana vs. Piel
Mistake: “Using 'membrana' for visible outer skin.”
Correction: Use 'piel' for the skin you can see; use 'membrana' for the thin, often internal or specialized layers.
túnica
Examples
La túnica albugínea es una capa fibrosa del testículo.
The tunica albuginea is a fibrous layer of the testicle.
Membrana vs. Túnica
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