resina
/ˈrɛ.zi.na/
The English word resin is translated into Italian as resina.
resina refers to a substance such as a synthetic compound. You can use it to specify different types, such as resina sintetica (synthetic resin), resina naturale (natural resin) or resina trasparente (transparent resin).
Meaning: similar synthetic compound (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun resina is feminine. The plural form is resine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈrɛ.zi.na/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While 'resin' in English often suggests a sticky substance, the Italian resina can also refer to certain types of fossilized amber in specific historical contexts.
- In Italian art history, resina is often discussed alongside terebinto when talking about the traditional solvents used by Renaissance painters.
- In Italian, the term resina can be used to describe the 'gum' or 'sap' found in certain plants, even though these are distinct substances in English.
Examples in context
- La resina è un materiale solido prodotto da piante o sintetizzato chimicamente.Resin is a solid material produced by plants or chemically synthesized.
- Vorrei usare della resina per i miei progetti artistici.I would like to use some resin for my art projects.
- Ciao, sai dove posso comprare resina per creare dei gioielli fatti a mano?Hey, do you know where I can buy resin to create handmade jewelry?
- Ho appena rivestito il tavolo con resina trasparente e sembra fantastico!I just coated the table with transparent resin, and it looks fantastic!
- La resina è ancora appiccicosa.The resin is still sticky.
- Ho comprato della resina trasparente.I bought some transparent resin.
- Devi mescolare bene la resina.You must mix the resin well.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are working on an art project in the studio.
- SofiaMatteo, la resina è pronta?Matteo, is the resin ready?
- MatteoSì, Sofia, l'ho appena versata.Yes, Sofia, I just poured it.
- SofiaOttimo, ora deve asciugare.Great, now it has to dry.
- MatteoSpero che non faccia bolle.I hope it doesn't make bubbles.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry resina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
