Spanish word

aluminio

Pronunciation

IPA/aluˈminjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounaluminum

Example

Compré una olla de aluminio.

I bought an aluminum pot.

Illustration for aluminio (aluminum)

More examples

Reciclamos las latas de aluminio en el contenedor azul.

We recycle aluminum cans in the blue bin.

Core concept

Light, silver-gray metal used as both the chemical element and the material for cookware and packaging.

Common phrases

  • papel de aluminio

    aluminum foil

  • recipiente de aluminio

    aluminum container

  • lata de aluminio

    aluminum can

Similar words

acero: Strong, silvery metal that resists rust and is used for tools, cutlery, and pans.
lata: Metal container for food or drinks, usually thin, sealed, and disposable.

Definition in Spanish

Metal ligero y maleable, resistente a la corrosión y de color gris plateado, usado como material en utensilios domésticos y en envases; también nombre del elemento químico.

Word origin

It derives from Latin alumen ('bitter salt') and enters modern scientific vocabulary via forms such as English aluminum and British aluminium before becoming Spanish aluminio.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine in Spanish (el aluminio) whether talking about the element or the material.

Related words

  • alumínicoaluminumadjective

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