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    Arcilla (en. Clay)

    /arˈsiʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fine mineral substance that can be molded when wet.
    Clay is used to make ceramic figures.
    La arcilla se utiliza para hacer figuras de cerámica.
    Material used to make bricks, tiles, and other products.
    Bricks are made of fired clay.
    Los ladrillos están hechos de arcilla cocida.
    Basic element in sculpture and artistic modeling.
    The sculptor works the clay to shape his artwork.
    El escultor trabaja la arcilla para dar forma a su obra.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'argilla', which means 'very fine earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shape the clay
    Molding the clay to create objects.
    dar forma a la arcilla
    to work the clay
    Manipulating the clay to shape a design.
    trabajar la arcilla
    to make ceramics
    Creating ceramic objects using clay.
    hacer cerámica

    Related Words

    pottery
    Art and technique of making objects from clay.
    alfarería
    ceramics
    Art of shaping and firing clay to make utensils.
    cerámica
    brick
    Block of fired clay used in construction.
    ladrillo

    Slang Meanings

    In some regions, 'clay' refers to a person who adapts easily to different situations.
    That guy is pure clay; he adapts to everything.
    Ese chico es pura arcilla, se amolda a todo.