portaelectrodos
/poɾtaeleɡtɾodos/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for electrode holder is portaelectrodos.
The phrase refers to an electrode holder.
What does it mean word for word?
The word portaelectrodos is a compound of porta- (carrying/holding) and electrodos (electrodes).
How does it change in a sentence?
portaelectrodos is a masculine singular compound noun. Although it ends in s because the second part, electrodos, is plural, the word itself is singular. When using the article, you use the masculine el portaelectrodos.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾtaeleɡtɾodos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish industrial settings, a portaelectrodos is often colloquially called a pinza because the tool functions like a pair of pliers or a clamp.
- The prefix porta- is derived from the Latin portare, meaning 'to carry', which also gives English the word 'portable'.
- The prefix porta- is a highly productive element in Spanish, used to create hundreds of technical terms for tools that carry or hold objects. You will see it in words like portallaves for a key holder or portafolios for a portfolio.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde dejaste la pinza de electrodos?Where did you leave the electrode holder?
- El soporte de electrodos es esencial para realizar soldaduras.The electrode holder is essential for welding.
- ¡Oye, trae el sujetador de electrodos para terminar el trabajo!Hey, bring the electrode holder to finish the job!
- Necesito un portaelectrodos nuevo para la máquina.I need a new electrode holder for the machine.
- El portaelectrodos está fallando durante la soldadura.The electrode holder is failing during the welding.
- Revisa si el portaelectrodos está bien aislado.Check if the electrode holder is well insulated.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are working in a metal workshop.
- Mateo¿Dónde dejaste el portaelectrodos, Sofía?Where did you leave the electrode holder, Sofía?
- SofíaEstá sobre la mesa de herramientas, Mateo.It is on the tool table, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, parece que este portaelectrodos funciona bien.Thanks, it looks like this electrode holder works well.
- SofíaQué bueno que lo encontraste.I am glad you found it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
