Láminas (en. Sheets)

ˈlaminas

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Thin pieces of material that can be paper, metal, plastic, etc.
Example sentence: Paper sheets are useful for creating presentations.
Las láminas de papel son útiles para la elaboración de presentaciones.
Definition: Thin skin that peels off something.
Example sentence: I noticed that the wood sheet had lifted.
Noté que la lámina de la madera se había levantado.
Definition: Layers or strata that are part of an object.
Example sentence: Minerals are presented in sheets in geology.
Los minerales se presentan en láminas en la geología.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'lamina', meaning layer or sheet.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: presentation sheets
Meaning: Visual elements used to present information.
láminas de presentación
Phrase: educational sheets
Meaning: Teaching materials that facilitate learning.
láminas educativas
Phrase: to make sheets
Meaning: To create charts or supporting documents.
hacer láminas

Related Words

Related word: plane
Description: Smooth surface, also refers to a sheet.
plano
Related word: photographic sheet
Description: An image printed on a sheet of paper or plastic.
lámina fotográfica
Related word: acetate sheet
Description: Transparent plastic commonly used in presentations.
lámina de acetato

Slang Meanings

Slang meaning: Drawing or representation on paper.
Example: That design turned out very well on sheet.
Ese diseño quedó muy bien en lámina.
Slang meaning: Term used in the educational field to refer to support materials.
Example: I brought some sheets so they can better understand the lesson.
Traje unas láminas para que entiendan mejor la lección.