What is the Spanish word for "brim"?

Learn how to say "brim" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

brim

Spanish

ala

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Alternative translations of "brim"

orilla
borde
ribete

Examples of how to use "brim" in Spanish

English
His hat had a very wide brim.
Spanish
Su sombrero tenía un ala muy ancha.
English
The hat's brim shaded her face.
Spanish
El ala del sombrero le cubría la cara.
English
He poured the cup to the brim.
Spanish
Llenó la taza hasta el borde.
English
Water reached the brim of the bucket.
Spanish
El agua alcanzaba el borde del cubo.
English
She touched the brim of the glass.
Spanish
Ella tocó el borde del vaso.

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