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    Porcelana (en. Porcelain)

    /poɾθeˈlana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Material produced from fine clay that is fired at high temperatures.
    Chinese porcelain is famous for its quality.
    La porcelana china es famosa por su calidad.
    Object or container made from this material.
    She has a collection of antique porcelain.
    Ella tiene una colección de porcelana antigua.
    Terminology used in art to refer to a type of special ceramic.
    Porcelain is often used in sculptures.
    La porcelana se utiliza a menudo en esculturas.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'porcellana', which refers to a type of seashell, similar in appearance to the material.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work in porcelain
    to do something with delicacy and care.
    trabajar en porcelana
    fine porcelain
    high-quality material used in the manufacture of premium items.
    porcelana fina
    porcelain care
    warning to handle something with special attention to avoid breakage.
    cuidado de porcelana

    Related Words

    ceramic
    Material similar to porcelain but with different composition and properties.
    cerámica
    earthenware
    A type of ceramic less fine than porcelain.
    loza
    stoneware
    Ceramic fired at high temperatures and is more durable than porcelain.
    gres

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme care in dealing with something or someone.
    Treat that situation as if it were porcelain.
    Tratá esa situación como si fuera porcelana.
    Reference to the fragility of a situation.
    That relationship is like porcelain; it can break easily.
    Esa relación es como porcelana, puede romperse fácilmente.