What is the Spanish word for "foil"?

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

English

foil

Spanish

papel de aluminio

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Alternative translations of "foil"

lámina
contrapapel
revestimiento
pantalla

Examples of how to use "foil" in Spanish

English
Wrap the leftovers in aluminum foil.
Spanish
Envuelve las sobras en papel de aluminio.
English
She wrapped the sandwich in foil.
Spanish
Ella envolvió el sándwich en papel de aluminio.
English
The detective's plan became a foil.
Spanish
El plan del detective se convirtió en un obstáculo.
English
A thin foil covered the baking tray.
Spanish
Una lámina delgada de aluminio cubría la bandeja de hornear.
English
His quick joke served as a foil.
Spanish
Su broma rápida sirvió como un contraataque.

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