reparación de electrodomésticos
/repaɾaθjon de eleɡtɾodomestikos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, appliance repair is reparación de electrodomésticos.
This phrase refers to the act of fixing machines used for household tasks, such as refrigerators or washing machines. While reparación de electrodomésticos is the noun phrase used to name the service itself, if you are looking for the person who performs the work, you should search for a técnico de electrodomésticos (appliance technician).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reparación (repair) and electrodomésticos (household appliances).
Which one should you use?
The noun phrase reparación de electrodomésticos is used to name the service, whereas the verbal phrase reparar electrodomésticos is used to describe the actual action of repairing the machines.
How do you pronounce it?
/repaɾaθjon de eleɡtɾodomestikos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you may find reparación de electrodomésticos listed under línea blanca. This term refers to the 'white line' of large appliances, named for the traditional white enamel used on fridges and stoves.
- A technician who performs reparación de electrodomésticos is often addressed as maestro. In this context, the title is a gesture of respect for their technical skill and trade expertise rather than a teaching degree.
- While reparación is a cognate of 'reparation', the two words have diverged in meaning. In English, 'reparation' often implies making amends for a crime or war, but in Spanish, reparación is the standard term for physical fixing.
Examples in context
- Hola, necesito un técnico de servicio para reparar mi lavadora Samsung. El tambor no gira. ¿Podrían ayudarme, por favor?Hello, I need a service technician to repair my Samsung washing machine. The drum is not spinning. Could you help me, please?
- ¡Ayuda! No sé cómo arreglar mi tostadora. ¿Me puedes echar una mano?Help! I don't know how to fix my toaster. Can you lend me a hand?
- Busco un servicio de reparación de electrodomésticos.I am looking for an appliance repair service.
- La reparación de electrodomésticos es muy cara.Appliance repair is very expensive.
Example conversation
Sofía calls Javier to ask about his business.
- SofíaHola Javier, ¿haces reparación de electrodomésticos?Hello Javier, do you do appliance repair?
- JavierSí, Sofía, yo ofrezco ese servicio.Yes, Sofía, I offer that service.
- Sofía¿Puedes venir a mi casa mañana?Can you come to my house tomorrow?
- JavierClaro, allí estaré por la mañana.Sure, I will be there in the morning.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
