translucent

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Material, das Licht durchlässt, es aber streut, sodass Gegenstände auf der anderen Seite nicht klar zu erkennen sind.

Describes a material or substance that allows light to pass through but diffuses it, so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible.

1. Allowing light to pass throughB2formal

   Describes a material that allows light to pass through but diffuses it so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible.

   Lichtdurchlässig, aber diffus

   • The frosted glass window is translucent, letting in soft light.
   • She used a translucent fabric for the curtains to create a warm glow.
   • The jellyfish has a translucent body that glows in the dark.

   Synonymefrostedmilkysemitransparent

   Antonymeopaque

2. Semi-transparentB2formal

   Partially transparent; allowing some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.

   Durchscheinend

   • The artist used translucent paint to create a layered effect.
   • The bottle is made of translucent plastic, so you can see the liquid level.
   • The wings of the dragonfly are translucent and shimmer in the sunlight.

   Synonymediaphanousfilmyfrostedgauzygossamersemitransparentsheer

   Antonymeopaque