stainless

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsteɪnləs/ AmE /ˈsteɪnləs/

adjective en → es

1 METAL [attributive / predicative] B1

a type of steel that does not rust or corrode easily

inestruible, inoxidable

  • stainless steel

Collocations stainless steel kitchenware · a stainless steel sink

  • She bought a set of stainless steel knives.

    Ella compró un juego de cuchillos de acero inoxidable.

2 CLEAN [attributive / predicative] B1

very clean and shiny; not dirty or rusty

limpio, brillante

  • stainless and shining

Collocations a stainless surface · stainless silverware

  • The floor was kept stainless by the cleaning staff.

    El suelo se mantenía limpio y brillante gracias al personal de limpieza.

3 UNTOUCHED [attributive / predicative] B2

not touched or used; remaining in its original state

intocado, intacto

  • stainless and untouched

Collocations a stainless record · an unopened, stainless bottle

  • The ancient manuscript was found in a stainless condition.

    El manuscrito antiguo se encontró en perfecto estado.

4 UNAFFECTED [attributive / predicative] B2

not affected by something bad or unpleasant; not harmed or damaged

inmune, indemne

  • stainless from harm

Collocations stainless from criticism · a stainless reputation

  • His career has been stainless from scandal.

    Su carrera ha estado libre de escándalos.

5 UNTOUCHABLE [attributive / predicative] C1

not able to be touched or harmed; protected from harm or damage

inmune, intocable

  • stainless from attack

Collocations a stainless position in society · stainless from criticism

  • The company's financial status is stainless from market fluctuations.

    La situación financiera de la empresa es inmune a las fluctuaciones del mercado.