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    Porcel (en. Porcel)

    /porˈsel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of fine and translucent ceramic.
    The porcelain dishware is handmade and very elegant.
    La vajilla de porcel está hecha a mano y es muy elegante.
    Decorative objects made with this material.
    She collects porcelain figures on her shelf.
    Colecciona figuras de porcel en su estantería.
    A synonym for delicacy and fragility.
    The child has porcelain skin that requires special care.
    El niño tiene una piel de porcel que necesita cuidados especiales.

    Etymology

    From the French 'porcelaine', which refers to a type of ceramic of Chinese origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    porcelain cup
    Dishware made of porcelain that is used for drinking.
    taza de porcel
    porcelain figures
    Decorative objects made from this material.
    figuras de porcel
    like a porcelain child
    It refers to something or someone very delicate or fragile.
    como un niño de porcel

    Related Words

    porcelain
    Fine ceramic similar to porcelain.
    porcelana
    dishware
    Set of plates, cups, and tableware.
    vajilla
    ceramics
    Material that includes porcelain and other types of products.
    cerámica

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe someone very delicate or fragile.
    He is so sensitive, he seems made of porcelain.
    Es tan sensible, parece de porcel.
    Reference to something valuable or of high quality.
    That car is pure porcelain; not everyone can have one.
    Ese coche es puro porcel, no todos pueden tener uno.