resina

resin

noun rreh-SEE-nah Rare

Origin: From Latin resina.

Usage Note

Resina covers both natural tree resin (like pine resin, resina de pino) and synthetic resins used in industry, adhesives, and art (resina epoxi). The related adjective is resinoso/a (resinous). In everyday use it often appears in crafting and woodworking contexts.

Examples

"La resina del pino se usa para fabricar barniz."

Natural Translation

Pine resin is used to make varnish.

Literal Translation

The resin of-the pine is-used to manufacture varnish.

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