layer

ˈleɪər
layer: thickness of substance covering a surface
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Translation of layer from English into Spanish,

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Noun

1.

clothing

item of clothing worn under or over another
  • She wore a layer of wool under her coat.Ella llevaba una capa de lana debajo de su abrigo.
2.

coating

thickness of substance covering a surface
  • He applied a thick layer of paint to the wall..Aplicó una gruesa capa de pintura en la pared.
3.

materials

stratum of material naturally or artificially formed
  • The cake had multiple layers of chocolate and cream..El pastel tenía múltiples capas de chocolate y crema.

Verb

tr.
1.

forming

cover a surface with a thin, even coating
  • Snow layered the ground overnight.La nieve cubrió el suelo durante la noche.
2.

cutting

cut into thin layers
  • He layered the cake into three parts.Él cortó el pastel en capas para hacer tres partes.
3.

arranging

arrange items in overlapping layers
  • She layered the lasagna with pasta and cheese.Ella dispuso la lasaña con pasta y queso.
4.

horticulture

TECH.
propagate a plant by layering
TECH.
  • She decided to layer the shrubs to create more plants..Ella decidió acodar los arbustos para crear más plantas.
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Expressions with layer: examples in English and translations in Spanish

superponer
apilar
To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.
pastel de capas
torta de capas
She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.
capa intermedia
The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.
capa tras capa
capas superpuestas
The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.
capa protectora
The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.
capa de mazapán
The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

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  • layer: thickness of substance covering a surface
    (coating) estrato

Synonyms and analogies of layer in English

Examples of layer in a sentence

  • The fashion designer suggested a layer of silk for elegance.
  • The cake had a layer of chocolate icing.
  • A layer of dust covered the old furniture.
  • The geologist examined the rock layers.
  • The software has a security layer to protect data.
  • Each layer of the cake was a different flavor.

Translations of "layer" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
capanf.

His favorite drink was served with a foamed layer of whipped cream.

Su bebida favorita se servía con una capa de crema batida espumosa.

nivelnm.

The backstabbing plot unfolded, revealing a deeper layer of deception.

La trama traicionera se desarrolló, revelando un nivel más profundo de engaño.

estratonm.

Shaded by trees above, the ground layer receives less sunlight.

Sombreado por los árboles, el estrato inferior recibe menos luz solar.

láminanf.

The moisture content and thickness of each planned layer is controlled.

Se controla el contenido de humedad y espesor de la lámina cepillada.

prendanf.

This easy-wear layer is finished with a metallic badge for signature sign-off.

Esta prenda versátil se completa con una placa metalizada que resalta la marca.

Verb
superponerv.

To give the model depth, you should layer the different textures.

Para dar profundidad al modelo, debes superponer las diferentes texturas.

colocarv.

Then, layer the piece of cardstock underneath the panty liner.

Procede a colocar el pedazo de cartulina debajo del protector.

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layer: Examples and translations in context

The settling of sand created a beautiful layer on the lake bed.

La deposición de arena creó una hermosa capa en el lecho del lago.

The artist blanketed his sculpture with a thin layer of wax for protection.

El artista recubrió su escultura con una fina capa de cera para protegerla.

The artist will dust the sculpture with a fine layer of gold leaf.

El artista aplicará una fina capa de pan de oro a la escultura.

He topped the stew with a layer of puff pastry before baking it.

Cubrió el guiso con una capa de masa de hojaldre antes de hornearlo.

She added a milky layer of frosting to her cake for extra sweetness.

Añadió una capa de glaseado suave a su pastel para darle más dulzura.

Make sure you brush on a thin layer of varnish over the table.

Asegúrate de aplicar con brocha una capa fina de barniz sobre la mesa.

He kept the layer of cheese thin to balance flavors in the lasagna.

Mantuvo la capa de queso delgada para equilibrar los sabores en la lasaña.

The artist decided to skin the sculpture with a fine layer of clay.

El artista decidió recubrir la escultura con una fina capa de arcilla.

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