acabado satinado
/akabado satinado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "satin finish" is translated into Spanish as acabado satinado.
acabado satinado refers to a satin finish. You may also use the phrase superficie satinada to mean "satinized surface".
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker describes a person's skin as satinada, they are paying a high compliment to the smoothness and healthy glow of the complexion.
- In Spanish, acabado can be used as a noun to describe the 'finish' of a product, but as a verb it is also used to express that something has 'just' happened, such as acabo de llegar for 'I have just arrived'.
- The word acabado can also be used as a noun to mean 'the finish' of a product, but in slang, calling someone an acabado can imply they are 'finished' or 'done for'.
Examples in context
- Prefiero un acabado satinado para la pared.I prefer a satin finish for the wall.
- Ese mueble tiene un acabado satinado muy elegante.That piece of furniture has a very elegant satin finish.
- ¿Es un acabado satinado o mate?Is it a satin finish or a matte one?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are choosing paint for a new kitchen.
- ElenaMateo, ¿qué te parece este acabado satinado?Mateo, what do you think of this satin finish?
- MateoMe gusta mucho, se ve muy moderno.I like it a lot, it looks very modern.
- ElenaCreo que es perfecto para la cocina.I think it is perfect for the kitchen.
- MateoSí, es una excelente elección, Elena.Yes, it is an excellent choice, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
