sacaleches
/sakalet͡ʃes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breast pump" is translated into Spanish as sacaleches.
The term refers to a device used to extract breast milk.
Meaning: device used to extract breast milk (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/sakaletʃes/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the term sacaleches can be used colloquially to describe someone who is overly greedy or wants to extract every last bit of profit from a situation.
- In Spain, the word leches is often used in common slang expressions to mean 'hits' or 'blows', making the components of sacaleches appear in very different contexts.
- While 'leche' is usually an uncountable noun for 'milk', the word in sacaleches is pluralized. This pluralization follows a linguistic pattern where the noun becomes a generic label for the object rather than a specific quantity of liquid.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un extractor de leche para mi bebé.I would like to buy a breast pump for my baby.
- ¿Podría recomendarme un buen extractor de leche eléctrico?Could you recommend a good electric breast pump?
- Voy a necesitar una bomba de extracción de leche cuando vuelva a trabajar.I am going to need a breast pump when I return to work.
- La enfermera me enseñó cómo usar una bomba de extracción de leche correctamente.The nurse taught me how to use a breast pump correctly.
- ¿Has probado usar un sacaleches para mayor comodidad?Have you tried using a breast pump for more comfort?
- El extractor de pecho ha sido de gran ayuda para mi amiga.The breast pump has been a great help to my friend.
- No puedo amamantar directamente, así que utilizo un extractor de pecho para alimentar a mi bebé.I cannot breastfeed directly, so I use a breast pump to feed my baby.
- Necesito comprar un sacaleches nuevo.I need to buy a new breast pump.
- El sacaleches está en la maleta.The breast pump is in the suitcase.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir un sacaleches eléctrico?Where can I get an electric breast pump?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing the baby's things at home.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿has guardado el sacaleches?María, have you put away the breast pump?
- MaríaSí, ya lo puse en la bolsa.Yes, I already put it in the bag.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo traeré los biberones.Perfect, I will bring the bottles.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy atento.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very attentive.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
