plastic
US /ˈplæs.tɪk/
UK /ˈplæs.tɪk/
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plástico
a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
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Many everyday items are made of plastic.
Muchos artículos cotidianos están hechos de plástico.
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We need to reduce our use of single-use plastic.
Necesitamos reducir nuestro uso de plástico de un solo uso.
1.
de plástico
made of plastic
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She bought a new plastic container for her lunch.
Ella compró un nuevo recipiente de plástico para su almuerzo.
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The children were playing with plastic toys.
Los niños estaban jugando con juguetes de plástico.
2.
plástico, moldeable
easily molded or shaped; pliable
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The clay was very plastic and easy to work with.
La arcilla era muy plástica y fácil de trabajar.
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The artist used a plastic medium to create the sculpture.
El artista utilizó un medio plástico para crear la escultura.
3.
artificial, superficial
not natural or genuine; artificial or superficial
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Her smile seemed rather plastic and insincere.
Su sonrisa parecía bastante plástica e insincera.
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The movie had a very plastic, commercial feel to it.
La película tenía un aire muy plástico y comercial.