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    Cera (en. Wax)

    /ˈθeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A solid, malleable, and shiny substance obtained from products like honey or paraffin.
    Wax is used to make candles.
    La cera se usa para hacer velas.
    Material used to cover or shape different objects.
    The sculptor used wax to create a model of the figure.
    El escultor utilizó cera para hacer una maquetación de la figura.
    Substance that covers the ears or the ear canal.
    It is important to clean the wax from your ears regularly.
    Es importante limpiar la cera de los oídos regularmente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cera', referring to the same substance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make wax
    To create an object out of wax.
    hacer cera
    beeswax
    Wax produced by bees, used in cosmetics and food products.
    cera de abejas
    wax bath
    Hair removal process using hot wax.
    baño de cera

    Related Words

    candle
    An object that is lit to provide light, generally made of wax.
    vela
    waxing
    A method of hair removal that may include the use of wax.
    depilación
    cosmetics
    Products used in personal care, where wax is often used.
    cosmética

    Slang Meanings

    In some places, 'wax' is used to refer to someone who is very sweet or kind.
    That girl is pure wax, she always helps everyone.
    Esa chica es pura cera, siempre ayuda a todos.
    In popular language, it can be used as a synonym for someone who is easily manipulated.
    Don't be wax, stand up for your opinion.
    No seas cera, defiende tu opinión.