No. 6,680 in Spanish
clamshell
The Spanish word for "clamshell" is typically translated as "concha de almeja," meaning the shell of a clam.
In a sentence
Abrí el contenedor en forma de 'clamshell' para acceder a la comida.
I opened the clamshell-shaped container to access the food.
Here, "clamshell" refers to a type of plastic or design container that opens and closes similarly to a clam's shell.
La laptop tiene un diseño de 'clamshell' que protege muy bien la pantalla.
The laptop has a clamshell design that protects the screen very well.
In this instance, "clamshell" describes a laptop's folding form, resembling the shell of a clam.
El empaque de este producto es un blister, no un 'clamshell'.
The packaging of this product is a blister, not a clamshell.
Here, "clamshell" is contrasted with other packaging forms such as blister packs.
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