Spanish Conversation · Level 116
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Spanish word
acetato
Pronunciation
IPA/aθeˈtato/
Meaning
- masculine nounacetate
Example
Las monturas son de acetato.
The frames are made of acetate.
More examples
Las gafas de acetato son ligeras y cómodas.
Acetate glasses are light and comfortable.
Core concept
Synthetic plastic made from acetylated cellulose, often used for frames and film.
Common phrases
montura de acetato
acetate frame
gafas de acetato
acetate glasses
Similar words
plástico: Everyday synthetic plastic used for a wide range of common consumer items.
policarbonato: Tough, impact-resistant transparent plastic often molded for safety lenses.
acrílico: Hard, glossy transparent plastic that takes a bright, glass-like finish.
resina: Viscous organic material that hardens into solid parts when cured.
Definition in Spanish
Material sintético, generalmente celulosa acetilada, llamado acetato y usado en monturas de gafas, telas y películas por su firmeza y capacidad de teñirse.
Word origin
From the chemical name acetate (ultimately Latin acetum "vinegar" plus -ato), with the sense shifting from the chemical salt/ester to the cellulose-based material.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish acetato usually means the plastic material rather than the chemical compound, so specify "sal de acetato" or "éster de acetato" when talking chemistry.
Other meanings
- acetate saltnoun