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    Cristal (en. Glass)

    /kɾisˈtal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Inorganic substance, transparent and generally hard.
    The window glass was dirty.
    El cristal de la ventana estaba sucio.
    Material used in the manufacture of decorative and utilitarian objects.
    I bought a glass crystal at the store.
    Compré un vaso de cristal en la tienda.
    Pure state of a substance in the form of ordered solids.
    Salt crystal forms from the evaporation of salty water.
    El cristal de sal se forma a partir de la evaporación del agua salada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'crystallus', meaning 'ice' or 'frozen water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rock crystal
    Pure and transparent crystal used in jewelry.
    cristal de roca
    break the glass
    To destroy something fragile or to break a barrier.
    romper el cristal
    to clear glass
    Expression that indicates quality and purity.
    a cristal limpio

    Related Words

    crystallize
    Process by which a substance turns into a crystal.
    cristalizar
    crystalline
    Having the clarity and transparency of crystal.
    cristalino
    crystallography
    Study of crystals and their structures.
    cristalografía

    Slang Meanings

    Crystal as a symbol of purity or clarity.
    She always speaks with crystal in her gaze.
    Ella siempre habla con cristal en su mirada.
    Crystal in the context of drugs, referring to methamphetamines.
    There is a lot of talk about the use of crystal at the party.
    Se habla mucho sobre el uso de cristal en la fiesta.