Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
barnizar
Pronunciation
IPA/baɾniˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbvarnish
Example
¿Puedes barnizar la mesa?
Can you varnish the table?
More examples
Voy a barnizar los muebles esta tarde.
I'm going to varnish the furniture this afternoon.
Core concept
A smooth glossy protective film on a surface.
Common phrases
barnizar la mesa
varnish the table
barnizar los muebles
varnish the furniture
barnizar la madera
varnish the wood
Similar words
pintar: Covers a surface with paint to change its color and produce an even painted finish.
encerar: Spreads wax over a surface to protect it and add a soft, warm sheen.
pulir: Smooths a surface by rubbing or buffing to remove flaws and produce a polished shine.
lacar: Applies lacquer to build a hard, durable, high-gloss coating on objects.
Definition in Spanish
Aplicar laca o barniz para formar una película protectora y brillante en la superficie.
Word origin
From medieval French vernis (from Latin vernix) with the Spanish suffix -izar that forms the verb meaning to apply a varnish.
Usage tips
- In requests like '¿Puedes barnizar la mesa?' speakers typically specify brillo or mate to indicate a glossy or matte finish.
Other meanings
- glossverb
- lacquerverb
Opposites
- decaparstripverb
- opacardullverb
Related words
- barnizadovarnishedadjective
- barnizadorvarnishernoun