Bristol (en. Bristol board)

/ˈbrɪstəl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Thick and sturdy paper, commonly used for making cards, posters, and other types of printing.

I printed the wedding invitations on bristol paper.

Imprimí las invitaciones de boda en papel bristol.

Used in crafts and artistic projects due to its rigidity.

The children made crafts with colored bristol.

Los niños hicieron manualidades con bristol de colores.

The term 'bristol' comes from the city of Bristol in England, where this type of paper was produced.

bristol card

Card made with bristol paper, often used for invitations or greetings.

tarjeta de bristol

drawing on bristol

Drawing done on bristol paper, valued for its texture and thickness.

dibujo en bristol

cardstock

Lighter paper than bristol, also used for crafts and school projects.

cartulina

drawing paper

Paper specifically designed for drawing and painting.

papel de dibujo

Paper for making cards or crafts.

I'm going to buy bristol to make my birthday cards.

Voy a comprar bristol para hacer mis tarjetas de cumpleaños.