veneer

• Capa fina de un material de mejor calidad aplicada sobre una base de material menos valioso con fines decorativos o protectores, o revestimiento decorativo aplicado a un edificio.

A thin layer of superior material applied to a base of inferior material for decorative or protective purposes, or an ornamental coating applied to a building.

1. Thin wood layerB2formal

   A thin layer of high-quality wood glued onto a cheaper base material for decoration or protection.

   Chapa de madera

   • The cabinet is made of particleboard with a cherry wood veneer.
   • They applied a thin veneer of mahogany to the tabletop.
   • Veneer is often used to give furniture an expensive look without the cost.

   Sinónimoscoveringfacinglaminateoverlaysheetingsurface

2. Decorative building coatingB2formal

   An ornamental or protective outer layer applied to a building's surface.

   Revestimiento decorativo de edificios

   • The building's facade is covered with a stone veneer.
   • Brick veneer is a popular choice for modern homes.
   • The architect specified a marble veneer for the lobby walls.

   Sinónimoscladdingcoatingcoveringfacingoverlaysheathingsidingsurface

3. Superficial appearanceC1formal

   A deceptive or superficial outward appearance that hides the true nature of something.

   Apariencia superficial

   • His polite manner was just a veneer hiding his true intentions.
   • Beneath the veneer of civilization, there is often chaos.
   • The company's success was a thin veneer over deep financial problems.

   Sinónimosfacadefrontglossmaskpretensesemblanceshowsurface

   Antónimoscoreessencerealitysubstancetruth

• Cubrir o revestir con una capa fina de material valioso, o en sentido figurado, dar una apariencia superficial a algo.

A verb meaning to cover or overlay with a thin layer of fine material, or figuratively to give a superficial appearance of something.

1. Cover with veneerB2formal

   To apply a thin layer of decorative material (such as wood or plastic) over a cheaper or different surface.

   Chapear

   • The carpenter veneered the old table with a beautiful mahogany finish.
   • They veneered the cabinet doors to give them a more expensive look.
   • The company specializes in veneering furniture with exotic woods.

   Sinónimoscoatfacelaminateoverlaysheathesurface