recolector de algodón
/rekoleɡtoɾ de alɡodon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cotton picker" is translated into Spanish as recolector de algodón.
This term refers to a person who harvests cotton.
Meaning: someone who harvests cotton (noun)
Which one should you use?
While recolector de algodón is the default, you may also use cosechador de algodón, which uses the word for harvester instead of collector.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Spain, the term Algodonero is used to describe someone involved in the cotton industry or cotton picking. In Mexico and Colombia, the term Despicador de algodón refers specifically to a machine that separates cotton fibers from the seeds.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female cotton picker, use the feminine form recolectora de algodón. To make the phrase plural, add -es to the end of the first word to get recolectores de algodón, keeping algodón in its singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoleɡtoɾ de alɡodon/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word algodón does not come from Latin but entered the language via Andalusian Arabic, which borrowed it from Arabic quṭn.
- The word algodón is used in Spanish to refer to both the crop in the field and the medical cotton balls used for cleaning wounds.
- In Mexico and Colombia, you will find a despicador de algodón, but this refers to a machine rather than a person.
Examples in context
- El recolector de algodón trabaja arduamente bajo el sol ardiente.The cotton picker works hard under the blazing sun.
- Tenemos un equipo eficiente de recolectores de algodón.We have an efficient team of cotton pickers.
- Él trabaja como recolector de algodón.He works as a cotton picker.
- El recolector de algodón terminó su jornada.The cotton picker finished his workday.
- Buscan un recolector de algodón para la temporada.They are looking for a cotton picker for the season.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofia are discussing their family history.
- AlejandroMi bisabuelo era recolector de algodón.My great-grandfather was a cotton picker.
- SofíaEso suena como un trabajo muy duro.That sounds like a very hard job.
- AlejandroSí, trabajaba muchas horas en el campo.Yes, he worked many hours in the field.
- SofíaÉl era un hombre muy fuerte, Alejandro.He was a very strong man, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algodón, de, recolector, CC BY-SA 4.0.
