corcho (de la botella)
cork (from the bottle)
The Spanish term 'corcho (de la botella)' translates to 'cork (from the bottle)' in English. It pertains to the cylindrical or spherical piece of cork, rubber, or similar pliable material, which is used as a stopper for bottles, particularly in wine bottles, preserving the content from external elements and sealing the bottle tight.
Example sentences using: corcho (de la botella)
El corcho de la botella se rompió al abrirla.
The cork of the bottle broke when opening it.
This phrase describes a situation where the cork from a bottle broke while trying to open it, illustrating a common occurrence when dealing with sealed bottles.
Guardé el corcho de la botella como recuerdo.
I kept the cork from the bottle as a souvenir.
In this sentence, the speaker mentions saving the cork from a bottle, suggesting that it has sentimental value or represents a special memory.
El corcho de la botella impide que el vino se oxide.
The cork of the bottle prevents the wine from oxidizing.
This phrase conveys the function of the cork, emphasizing its role in preserving the quality of wine by preventing oxidation when the bottle is sealed.