Clorox
/kloɾoɡs/from spelling rules
Clorox is the Spanish term for the brand of bleach used for cleaning and disinfecting in Spanish.
The term refers to the brand of bleach used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
How do you pronounce it?
/kloɾoɡs/
Did you know?
- Because clorox is so ubiquitous, some Spanish speakers use the verb cloroxear to describe the act of bleaching something.
- While clorox is common in the Americas, speakers in Spain typically use the word lejía to describe bleach.
- The term cloro is often used in Spanish-speaking households to describe chlorine-based pool treatments as well as household bleach.
Examples in context
- No encuentro el cloro para lavar los pisos.I can't find the bleach to clean the floors.
- Necesito comprar Clorox para limpiar el baño.I need to buy Clorox to clean the bathroom.
- Mezcla un poco de Clorox con agua.Mix a little Clorox with water.
- El Clorox es bueno para desinfectar la cocina.Clorox is good for disinfecting the kitchen.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are cleaning the kitchen together.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿dónde está el Clorox?Daniel, where is the Clorox?
- DanielEstá debajo del fregadero, María.It is under the sink, María.
- MaríaGracias, voy a limpiar el piso.Thanks, I am going to clean the floor.
- DanielNo uses mucho Clorox en el piso.Don't use too much Clorox on the floor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
