Plástico (en. Plastic)

/ˈplastiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Material used in the manufacture of objects and packaging due to its malleability.

Water bottles are made of recyclable plastic.

Las botellas de agua están hechas de plástico reciclable.

Substance used in arts and crafts.

I bought plastic to do crafts with the kids.

Compré plástico para hacer manualidades con los niños.

Quality of materials that allows them to be molded.

The plasticity of the clay makes it ideal for creating sculptures.

La plasticidad del barro lo hace ideal para crear esculturas.

From the Greek πλαστικός (plastikos) meaning 'capable of being molded'.

recyclable plastic

Plastic that can be processed again to manufacture new products.

plástico reciclable

biodegradable plastic

Plastic that breaks down naturally in the environment.

plástico biodegradable

hard plastic

Type of plastic that has high strength and rigidity.

plástico duro

polymer

Substance composed of large, repetitive molecules that form plastic.

polímero

resin

Viscous substance of organic origin used in the manufacture of plastics.

resina

packaging

Container or wrap made primarily of plastic.

embalaje

Refers to someone superficial or fake.

That girl is very plastic; she only cares about her appearance.

Esa chica es muy plástica, solo se preocupa por su apariencia.

Used to describe something that is artificial or not genuine.

I don't like that party; everything is very plastic.

No me gusta esa fiesta, todo es muy plástico.