noun

el corcho

cork

The word corcho refers to several related concepts:

Material: The light, porous, and elastic outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), often used for insulation, flooring, or crafting.
Stopper: A plug, traditionally made of the aforementioned material, used to seal bottles, particularly wine bottles.
Buoyancy aid: Any device made of this material (or similar synthetic substances) used to keep a person or object afloat in water.
Colloquial (Spain): Used as an interjection to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis, similar to "darn" or "heck."

Grammar: It is a masculine noun. In plural form, it becomes corchos .
Word origin: It derives from the Latin word corticem, which is the accusative form of cortex, meaning "bark" or "shell."

Synonyms:
- Tapón : Specifically refers to the stopper function.
- Súber : A more scientific or technical term for the material itself.
- Corteza : Referring to the general botanical bark of a tree.
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for corcho as it is a concrete noun representing a specific material or object.

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El corcho de la botella se rompió al abrirla.noun

The cork of the bottle broke when opening it.

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