Translucent Meaning in English
word
التعريف
Allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed shapes through it. Commonly used for materials like frosted glass or thin fabrics.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Translucent' is formal and technical. Don't confuse with 'transparent' (see clearly through) or 'opaque' (no light passes). Used for materials, liquids, or even artistic descriptions (e.g., 'translucent skin'). Common collocations: 'translucent glass', 'translucent fabric', 'translucent appearance'.
جمل نموذجية
The bathroom window is translucent.
basic
She wore a translucent scarf.
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Milk is translucent but not transparent.
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Sunlight made the curtains look almost translucent this morning.
natural
The artist painted the flower with a translucent effect on the petals.
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Her skin had a soft, almost translucent glow in the candlelight.
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