papel maché

See also: papel-machê

Spanish

Etymology

A partial calque of French papier mâché, literally “chewed paper”. Cognate to Portuguese papel-machê.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paˌpel maˈtʃe/, [pa̠ˌpe̞l ma̠ˈt͡ʃe̞]
• Rhymes: -e

Noun

papel maché m (uncountable)

1. papier-mâché (paper mixed with glue used to create sculptures)

Hyponyms

• cartón piedra m