varnish
US /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/
UK /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/

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barniz
resin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
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She applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
Ella aplicó una capa de barniz a la mesa de madera.
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The old floor needed a fresh coat of varnish.
El viejo suelo necesitaba una nueva capa de barniz.
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barniz, apariencia
an attractive external appearance that is intended to conceal the true nature or quality of something
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His polite manners were just a thin varnish over his rude personality.
Sus modales educados eran solo un fino barniz sobre su personalidad grosera.
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The politician's speech had a varnish of sincerity, but lacked real substance.
El discurso del político tenía un barniz de sinceridad, pero carecía de sustancia real.
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barnizar, disimular
conceal or disguise (something) with an attractive outward appearance
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He tried to varnish his mistakes with excuses.
Intentó barnizar sus errores con excusas.
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The company tried to varnish the negative news with positive spin.
La empresa intentó barnizar las noticias negativas con un giro positivo.