What is the Spanish word for "tinsel"?

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

English

tinsel

Spanish

guirnalda

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Alternative translations of "tinsel"

lamé
espumillón

Examples of how to use "tinsel" in Spanish

English
The Christmas tree was covered in tinsel.
Spanish
El árbol de Navidad estaba cubierto de guirnaldas de oropel.
English
We hung shiny tinsel on the tree
Spanish
Colgamos guirnaldas de oropel brillante en el árbol.
English
The children loved the silver tinsel garland
Spanish
A los niños les encantaba la guirnalda de oropel plateada.
English
She carefully wrapped tinsel around the wreath
Spanish
Ella cuidadosamente envolvió guirnaldas de oropel alrededor de la corona.
English
Cheap tinsel can leave glitter on hands
Spanish
El oropel barato puede dejar brillantina en las manos.

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