Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Lámina in English: Sheet / Plate / Illustration
Lámina · noun · LAH-mee-nah
The Spanish word lámina translates to sheet, plate, or illustration in English, depending on the context — it refers to a thin, flat piece of material or a printed image.
LAH-mee-nah
La lámina de metal se dobló fácilmente.
The metal sheet bent easily.
Lamina In English in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for lamina in english, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| lámina | lamina in english | LAH-mee-nah | Default, widely understood |
| sheet | lamina in english | thin flat piece of material | |
| plate | lamina in english | metal or rigid material | |
| illustration | lamina in english | printed image or poster |
How Native Speakers Use Lámina
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Construction material
Compramos láminas de acero para el techo.
We bought steel sheets for the roof.
Discussing building materials.
School project
Los niños pegaron láminas de animales en sus cuadernos.
The children glued animal illustrations in their notebooks.
Describing a classroom activity.
Industrial use
Esta lámina de plástico es resistente al calor.
This plastic sheet is heat-resistant.
Describing a material's properties.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Lámina
Translating lámina as laminate
Incorrect: We covered the floor with lamina.
Correct: We covered the floor with laminate.
In English, laminate refers to a layered material — lámina in Spanish means a single sheet or plate, not a laminated surface.
Forgetting the accent mark
Incorrect: Necesito una lamina de cartón.
Correct: Necesito una lámina de cartón.
Without the accent on the first á, the stress shifts and the word becomes unrecognizable — lámina is stressed on the first syllable.
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Common Questions About Lamina In English in Spanish
- What does lámina mean in English?
- Lámina can mean sheet (of metal or plastic), plate (thin rigid layer), or illustration/print (a picture or educational poster) depending on the context.
- Is lámina related to the English word laminate?
- They share the Latin root lamina meaning thin plate, but in modern usage lámina refers to a single sheet or illustration, while English laminate refers to layered material.
- How is lámina used in schools?
- In Latin American schools, lámina often refers to printed posters or educational illustrations that students collect and paste into notebooks for assignments.