Letting some light through while still scattering it, so objects behind aren't clearly visible — frosted glass is translucent, not transparent.
A translucent material transmits light but scatters it enough that a clear image cannot pass through, unlike a transparent material.
Translucent and transparent are often used interchangeably, but transparent specifically implies a clear, undistorted view through the material.
Frosted glass and some fabric curtains are translucent; clear window glass is transparent.
Translucency affects how light-coloured fabrics and glass read differently from fully opaque or fully clear materials.