What is the Spanish word for "styrofoam"?

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

English

styrofoam

Spanish

poliestireno

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Examples of how to use "styrofoam" in Spanish

English
Please don't use a styrofoam cup.
Spanish
Por favor, no uses una taza de poliestireno expandido.
English
She packed the cookies in styrofoam containers.
Spanish
Ella empacó las galletas en envases de poliestireno expandido.
English
The cup was made of thin styrofoam.
Spanish
La taza estaba hecha de poliestireno expandido delgado.
English
They recycled old styrofoam at the center.
Spanish
Reciclaron viejos trozos de poliestireno en el centro.
English
I heard styrofoam squeak when he touched it.
Spanish
Escuché crujir el poliestireno cuando lo tocó.

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