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    Aluminio (en. Aluminum)

    /aluˈminjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element that is a lightweight metal, used in the manufacture of various products.
    Aluminum is used in the aerospace industry due to its lightness.
    El aluminio es usado en la industria aeronáutica por su ligereza.
    Very versatile and recyclable material.
    Beverage cans are made of aluminum.
    Las latas de bebida están hechas de aluminio.
    Metal obtained from bauxite through an electro-extraction process.
    The aluminum production process is very complex and costly.
    El proceso de producción de aluminio es muy complejo y costoso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alumen', which means 'alum'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    aluminum foil
    Material used for wrapping food.
    papel de aluminio
    aluminum bar
    Structural element made of aluminum.
    barra de aluminio
    aluminum sheets
    Thin sheets of aluminum used in cooking.
    hojas de aluminio

    Related Words

    bauxite
    Rock from which aluminum is extracted.
    bauxita
    aluminate
    Chemical compound that contains aluminum.
    aluminato
    recycling
    Process of reusing materials, including aluminum.
    reciclaje

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial usage to refer to a lightweight or fragile object.
    That aluminum chair is so light that it moves with the breeze.
    Esa silla de aluminio es tan ligera que se mueve con la brisa.
    In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is simple or unpretentious.
    He's an easygoing guy, always ready to help without expecting anything in return.
    Es un chico de aluminio, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar sin esperar nada a cambio.