Lámina (en. Leaf)

/ˈlamina/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A thin, flat surface, like a sheet of metal or paper.
The steel sheet is very strong.
La lámina de acero es muy resistente.
A sheet of paper that contains illustrated information, like in a magazine.
The teacher showed a sheet on the water cycle.
El profesor mostró una lámina sobre el ciclo del agua.
Thin layer or stratum that can refer to geological materials.
The rock sheet is part of the subsoil.
La lámina de roca es parte del subsuelo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'lamina', which means 'layer' or 'leaf'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Presentation sheet
A sheet that summarizes information about a topic.
lámina de presentación
Insulation sheet
Material used to prevent heat loss.
lámina de aislamiento
Water sheet
Surface layer of water in a body of water.
lámina de agua

Related Words

Laminated
Process of covering something with a sheet to protect it.
laminado
Photographic sheet
An image printed on a sheet.
lámina fotográfica
Printing sheet
A sheet of paper that contains a print.
lámina de impresión

Slang Meanings

Sheet as slang for a very beautiful girl.
That girl is a sheet; she always gets attention.
Esa chica es una lámina, siempre llama la atención.
Sheet can refer to an attractive car.
That car is a sheet; it looks amazing.
Ese carro es una lámina, se ve increíble.