esmalte
/esˈmalte/masculine
The Spanish word for enamel is esmalte.
esmalte is a masculine noun used to describe a coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish.
Meaning: coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈmalte/
Did you know?
- The term esmalte is also used in the Spanish culinary world to describe a certain type of glossy glaze on pastries.
- In Spanish, esmalte is the common word for 'nail polish', known as esmalte de uñas.
- Early Medieval Latin smaltum is the ancestor of esmalte, showing the word's roots in ancient glassmaking.
Examples in context
- El esmalte protege los dientes de la caries.The enamel protects the teeth from decay.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar pintura de uñas de colores?Where can I buy colored nail enamel?
- El esmalte de los dientes es muy fuerte.Tooth enamel is very strong.
- El esmalte es de color azul.The enamel is blue.
- Necesito comprar un esmalte nuevo.I need to buy a new enamel.
- Ese esmalte tiene un brillo muy bonito.That enamel has a very beautiful shine.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are painting a small metal table.
- MaríaMateo, ¿dónde está el esmalte azul?Mateo, where is the blue enamel?
- MateoEstá sobre la mesa de trabajo, María.It is on the workbench, María.
- MaríaGracias, voy a pintar las patas ahora.Thanks, I am going to paint the legs now.
- MateoRecuerda que el esmalte tarda en secar.Remember that the enamel takes time to dry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “enamel” translations and entries esmalte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esmalte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
