Spanish

In Spanish, clocking in is said as fichar. The term is used for the action of recording the time you arrive at work to start your paid shift.

To preheat in Spanish is precalentar. The verb precalentar means to heat something in preparation for further action.

The English word pigeon is translated into Spanish as paloma. The term refers to birds of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae.

The English phrase “tonneau cover” is translated into Spanish as cubrecama.

To retrieve in Spanish is recuperar.

The Spanish word for leather is cuero. cuero is a masculine noun used to describe the material produced by tanning animal skin.

The English phrase “hours” is translated into Spanish as horas. When telling time informally, you can use las followed by the hour to express the time.

The English name Chloe is translated into Spanish as Chloe. Chloe is a female given name used in Spanish-speaking contexts.

In Puerto Rico eyeglasses are espejuelos. Many people also understand lentes and gafas. You say Necesito espejuelos nuevos when your prescription changes.

The Spanish word for chopsticks is palillos. Palillos refers to a pair of thin sticks used as eating utensils to pick up food.