machacador de frijoles
/mat͡ʃakadoɾ de fɾixoles/from spelling rules
The English phrase bean masher is translated into Spanish as machacador de frijoles.
The term refers to a specific kitchen tool used to crush beans into a paste.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of machacador (masher/crusher) and de frijoles (of beans).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun machacador to machacadores, resulting in machacadores de frijoles.
How do you pronounce it?
/matʃakadoɾ de fɾixoles/
Did you know?
- The word frijol is believed to have entered Spanish from the Nahuatl word frijoli, reflecting the deep influence of Aztec culture on Mexican cuisine.
- The verb machacar is used in Spanish to describe the act of studying intensely or 'grinding' through a difficult subject for an exam.
- In some Latin American countries, you might see a machacador that is actually a heavy stone or mortar and pestle rather than a handheld metal tool.
Examples in context
- Necesito un machacador de frijoles para la cena.I need a bean masher for dinner.
- ¿Dónde guardaste el machacador de frijoles?Where did you store the bean masher?
- Este machacador de frijoles es de acero inoxidable.This bean masher is made of stainless steel.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a traditional meal.
- JavierLucía, ¿puedes pasarme el machacador de frijoles?Lucía, can you pass me the bean masher?
- LucíaClaro, Javier, aquí lo tienes.Sure, Javier, here it is.
- JavierGracias, los frijoles están muy suaves.Thanks, the beans are very soft.
- LucíaEs perfecto para hacer un buen puré.It is perfect for making a good puree.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
