Lámina (en. Leaf)
/ˈlamina/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A thin sheet of a specific material.
I used a sheet of paper to draw.
Usé una lámina de papel para dibujar.
Thin layer that is part of a larger object.
The metal sheet covers the panel.
La lámina de metal recubre el panel.
A device that forms images or text from a film.
The photo sheet is projected on the screen.
La lámina de fotos se proyecta en la pantalla.
Etymology
From Latin 'lamina', which means 'flat, sheet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Glass sheet
A thin piece of glass used in windows.
lámina de vidrio
Metal sheet
A thin plate of metal used in various applications.
lámina de metal
Related Words
Lamination
Process of making sheets from a material.
laminación
Photographic sheets
Material used for printing photographs.
láminas fotográficas
Slang Meanings
A graphic or visual representation.
That sheet in the report illustrates the problem well.
Esa lámina en el informe ilustra bien el problema.
Money or an amount of payment.
You owe me a sheet for the work.
Me debes una lámina por el trabajo.