electrodomésticos
/eleɡtɾodomestikos/from spelling rules
The English word "appliances" is translated into Spanish as electrodomésticos.
This term refers specifically to electrical machines used in the home for tasks such as cooking or cleaning.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of electro- (electrical) and domésticos (household/domestic), literally meaning "electrical household items".
Which one should you use?
While electrodomésticos specifically refers to household appliances, the broader term aparatos can refer to any device or apparatus, including electronic gadgets.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, electrodomésticos is sometimes shortened to electro in informal conversations. In Mexico, aparatos eléctricos is a commonly used term for appliances.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is electrodoméstico.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾodomestikos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking countries, the word aparato can be used as a slang term for a person's physical anatomy, specifically referring to the reproductive or digestive systems.
- In some contexts, the word aparato is used as a political euphemism to describe the 'party apparatus' or the bureaucratic machinery of a government.
- In Spanish, a 'white goods' section in a store is called la línea blanca, which refers specifically to the white-enameled electrodomésticos like refrigerators and washing machines.
Examples in context
- Entonces, no había electrodomésticos.There were no appliances back then.This sentence uses electrodomésticos to describe the absence of appliances in a past context.Tatoeba #6102824 by solmyrbcn, translation #3393761 by nszandra
- Los electrodomésticos han hecho más fáciles las tareas del hogar.Electrical appliances have made housework easier.This sentence uses electrodomésticos to show how appliances have simplified housework.Tatoeba #1424979 by peibolvig, translation #65792 by CK
- Tenemos demasiados electrodomésticos.We have too many household appliances.This sentence uses electrodomésticos to state that there is an excess of household appliances.Tatoeba #7739353 by arh, translation #10366595 by AlanF_US
- En mi casa, todos los electrodomésticos son de última generación.In my house, all the appliances are state-of-the-art.
- El departamento estaba equipado con modernos artefactos eléctricos.The apartment was equipped with modern appliances.
- Los aparatos modernos facilitan nuestras tareas diarias.Modern appliances make our daily tasks easier.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a catalog in their living room.
- DanielElena, ¿qué electrodomésticos necesitamos para la casa nueva?Elena, what appliances do we need for the new house?
- ElenaPrimero, Daniel, necesitamos una lavadora y una estufa.First, Daniel, we need a washing machine and a stove.
- DanielTienes razón, también hace falta un refrigerador.You are right, a refrigerator is also necessary.
- ElenaSí, busquemos ofertas para todos ellos.Yes, let's look for deals for all of them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
