foil

• Lámina metálica muy fina y flexible, o persona o cosa que contrasta con otra y la resalta, creando una diferencia notable.

A noun referring to a thin, flexible sheet of metal, or a person or thing that contrasts with and enhances another by providing a striking difference.

1. Metal sheetA2formal

   A very thin sheet of metal, typically aluminum, used for wrapping food or for cooking.

   Papel metálico

   • She wrapped the leftover chicken in aluminum foil.
   • Cover the dish with foil before baking.
   • The chocolate bar was sealed in a shiny foil wrapper.

   Sinónimosaluminum foiltin foil

2. Contrasting characterB2formal

   A person or thing that contrasts with and enhances another, often in literature or drama.

   Personaje contraste

   • In the play, the villain serves as a foil to the hero.
   • Her calm demeanor was a perfect foil for his energetic personality.
   • The dark background acted as a foil for the bright flowers.

   Sinónimosantithesisbackgroundcomplementcontrastcounterpartopposite

3. Fencing swordB1formal

   A light, flexible sword used in the sport of fencing.

   Florete (esgrima)

   • He practiced his lunges with a foil in the fencing club.
   • The fencer's foil broke during the match.
   • She won the competition using a standard foil.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de impedir el éxito de algo o frustrar un plan o los esfuerzos de un oponente.

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing something from succeeding, or of thwarting an opponent's plan or effort.

1. Prevent or thwartB2formal

   To prevent something from succeeding or being achieved.

   Frustrar, impedir

   • The security team foiled the robbery attempt.
   • Her quick thinking foiled the scam.
   • The detective foiled the criminal's plan.

   Sinónimosbafflebalkcounteractdefeatfrustrateimpedenullifyobstructstopthwart

   Antónimosabetadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitatefurtherhelppromotesupport

2. Frustrate or obstructB2formal

   To cause someone's efforts to fail or be frustrated.

   Frustrar o estorbar

   • The bad weather foiled their plans for a picnic.
   • His lack of preparation foiled his chances of winning.
   • The unexpected delay foiled the entire schedule.

   Sinónimosbalkcheckcircumventdefeatfrustrateimpedeobstructoutwitthwart

   Antónimosabetadvanceaidassistfacilitatefurtherhelppromotesupport