máquina de bordar
/makina de boɾdaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'embroidery machine' is translated into Spanish as máquina de bordar.
This phrase refers to a machine used to sew decorative designs onto fabric.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of máquina (machine), de (of) and bordar (to embroider).
Which one should you use?
While máquina de bordar is a standard way to name the device, you may also use the single word bordadora, which is a more concise way to refer to an embroidery machine.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun máquina changes to máquinas. The infinitive verb bordar remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- While bordar means to embroider, the expression bordar un examen is used colloquially to say that someone aced a test or performed a task perfectly.
- In Spanish, the phrase bordar la tela can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who is meticulously refining a story or a lie to make it more believable.
- The noun bordadora can refer to the machine itself, but it also functions as a noun meaning 'the woman who embroiders'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una máquina de bordar?Where can I find an embroidery machine?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una máquina de bordado para principiantes?Where can I find a beginner embroidery machine?
- Estoy usando la máquina de bordar.I'm using the embroidery machine.
- Necesito comprar una máquina de bordar nueva.I need to buy a new embroidery machine.
- La máquina de bordar está en el taller.The embroidery machine is in the workshop.
- ¿Puedes arreglar mi máquina de bordar?Can you fix my embroidery machine?
Example conversation
Elena is showing her new hobby equipment to Alejandro at home.
- ElenaMira, Alejandro, es mi nueva máquina de bordar.Look, Alejandro, it is my new embroidery machine.
- AlejandroEs muy bonita, Elena. ¿Es difícil de usar?It is very beautiful, Elena. Is it difficult to use?
- ElenaNo, esta máquina de bordar es muy sencilla.No, this embroidery machine is very simple.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Puedes hacer diseños increíbles.That's great! You can make incredible designs.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
