enamel

BrE /ˈenəm(ə)l/ AmE /ˈɛnəməl/

noun en → es

1 COATING [uncountable] B2

a hard shiny substance that is used to cover and protect metal, wood, or other surfaces; a coating of this substance

esmalte

  • enamel something

Collocations enamel coating · enamel surface

  • The spoon has a thick enamel coating.

    La cuchara tiene un espeso recubrimiento de esmalte.

2 TOOTH [uncountable, countable] B1

the hard white covering on the outside of a tooth; one of the small pieces of bone in the mouth that are used for biting and chewing food

esmalte (dental)

  • enamel on a tooth

Collocations tooth enamel · protect tooth enamel

  • Brushing your teeth can help protect the enamel.

    Escuchar tus dientes puede ayudar a proteger el esmalte.

3 ART [uncountable] C1

a painting or picture made using paint that is heated and melted to make it hard and shiny; the art of making such paintings or pictures

pintura al esmalte, pintura de porcelana

  • enamel painting

Collocations enamel artwork · enamel technique

  • She is known for her enamel paintings.

    Ella es conocida por sus pinturas al esmalte.

4 COOKING [uncountable] B2

a type of metal cooking pan or pot that has a smooth, hard surface made from enamel; the surface itself

olla de esmalte, cacerola de esmalte

  • enamel pan

Collocations enamel pot · enamel cooking surface

  • The recipe calls for an enamel pot.

    La receta llama para una olla de esmalte.

5 ARTWORK [countable] C1

a piece of art made by painting on a smooth, hard surface that has been covered with enamel; the process of making such artwork

obra de arte en esmalte

  • enamel work

Collocations enamel art piece · enamel technique

  • The museum has a collection of enamel artworks.

    El museo tiene una colección de obras de arte en esmalte.

6 DECORATIVE [countable] C1

a decorative object made from metal that has been covered with enamel; the process of making such objects

objeto decorativo de esmalte, artefacto en esmalte

  • enamel object

Collocations enamel jewelry · enamel decorative item

  • She wears an enamel brooch.

    Ella lleva un broche de esmalte.

7 INDUSTRY [uncountable] C1

the industry that makes and sells products made from enamel; the process of making such products

industria del esmalte, producción de esmalte

  • enamel industry

Collocations enamel manufacturing · enamel production

  • The company is a leader in the enamel industry.

    La empresa es líder en la industria del esmalte.

8 CHEMISTRY [uncountable] C1

a type of glass that can be melted and shaped when heated; the process of making such glass

vidrio de esmalte, cerámica vitrificada

  • enamel material

Collocations enamel glass · enamel chemical composition

  • The enamel is made from a mixture of chemicals.

    El esmalte se hace de una mezcla de químicos.