varnish

• Sustancia líquida que se aplica sobre superficies como madera o pinturas y que al secarse forma una capa dura, brillante y transparente para protegerlas y darles brillo.

A noun referring to a liquid preparation that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent coating applied to surfaces such as wood or paintings for protection and gloss.

1. Protective coatingB1formal

   A liquid that dries to form a hard, shiny, transparent layer, used to protect or enhance the appearance of wood, paintings, or other surfaces.

   Barniz protector

   • He applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table.
   • The artist used varnish to protect the finished painting.
   • The floor was given a fresh layer of varnish to restore its shine.

   Sinónimoscoatingfinishglazelacquerpolishsealantshellac

• Verbo que designa la acción de aplicar un recubrimiento líquido sobre una superficie para darle un acabado duro, transparente y brillante, o para ocultar o disimular algo, embelleciéndolo o encubriéndolo.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying a liquid coating to a surface to give it a hard, clear, glossy finish, or to cover or conceal something.

1. Apply a protective coatingB1formal

   To cover a surface with a liquid that dries to form a hard, transparent, and glossy finish.

   barnizar

   • He varnished the wooden table to protect it from scratches.
   • The artist varnished the painting to give it a glossy sheen.
   • She varnished the floor to make it shine.

   Sinónimoscoatenamelfinishglazelacquerpolishshellac

   Antónimosscrapestrip