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"Vidrio" is a form of "vidrio", a noun which is often translated as "glass". "Aluminio" is a noun which is often translated as "aluminum". Learn more about the difference between "vidrio" and "aluminio" below.
el vidrio(
bee
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dryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (material)
a. piece of glass
Amy se cortó el pie con un vidrio mientras caminaba por la playa.Amy cut her foot on a piece of glass while walking along the beach.
3. (glass pane) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. window
Si miras por el vidrio, verás que es un día hermoso.If you look through the window, you'll see that it's a beautiful day.
el aluminio(
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loo
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mee
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (metal)
a. aluminum (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El aluminio cuesta más que el acero pero es más barato que el acero inoxidable.Aluminum is more expensive than steel, but cheaper than stainless steel.
b. aluminium (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Si el recipiente es de aluminio, no lo metas en el microondas.If the container is made of aluminium, don't put it in the microwave.
