grasa para corcho
/ɡɾasa paɾa koɾt͡ʃo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, cork grease is grasa para corcho.
This phrase refers to a lubricant applied to corks to facilitate their insertion into or removal from a bottle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of grasa (grease/fat), para (for/to) and corcho (cork).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾasa paɾa koɾtʃo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, corcho is also used as a slang term for a 'dummy' or a person who is not very bright.
- The word grasa shares a common ancestor with the English word 'gross', as both derive from the Latin 'crassus' meaning thick.
- While grasa means 'grease', it is the same word used in Spanish to refer to 'body fat' in a medical context.
Examples in context
- La tienda de música ofrece una amplia selección de grasa para corchos.The music store offers a wide selection of cork grease.
- Necesito un poco de grasa para corcho.I need a little bit of cork grease.
- ¿Dónde venden la grasa para corcho?Where do they sell cork grease?
- La grasa para corcho ayuda mucho.Cork grease helps a lot.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are preparing bottles in a winery.
- DanielMaría, ¿dónde está la grasa para corcho?María, where is the cork grease?
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa, Daniel.It is on the table, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, no podía encontrarla.Thanks, I couldn't find it.
- MaríaDe nada, úsala con cuidado.You're welcome, use it carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corcho, grasa, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
