Bob el Constructor
/bob el konstɾuɡtoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bob the builder" is translated into Spanish as Bob el Constructor.
How do you pronounce it?
/bob el konstɾuɡtoɾ/
Did you know?
- While constructor is used for professional builders, an English speaker might be surprised to learn that in many Spanish-speaking countries, a person who builds houses is more commonly called an albañil.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase can fix it is translated using the verb arreglar, which can mean both to repair a machine and to settle a dispute.
- Depending on the region, a person like Bob el Constructor might be called a maestro de obra if he is the lead foreman on a site.
Examples in context
- Vimos un capítulo muy divertido de Bob el Constructor ayerWe watched a very entertaining episode of Bob the Builder yesterday
- Mi hijo quiere ver a Bob el Constructor.My son wants to watch Bob the Builder.
- ¿Tienes la serie de Bob el Constructor?Do you have the Bob the Builder series?
- A los niños les encanta Bob el Constructor.Children love Bob the Builder.
Example conversation
A mother and son are choosing a cartoon to watch.
- MateoLucía, ¿podemos ver Bob el Constructor?Lucía, can we watch Bob the Builder?
- LucíaClaro, Mateo, busca el episodio de Bob el Constructor.Sure, Mateo, find the Bob the Builder episode.
- Mateo¡Sí! ¡Bob el Constructor es el mejor!Yes! Bob the Builder is the best!
- LucíaEs muy divertido, vamos a verlo.It is very fun, let's watch it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
