alargador
/alaɾɡadoɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for extension cord is alargador.
Alargador refers to an electrical cord.
Meaning: an electrical cord (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word alargador comes from the verb alargar (to lengthen) and the suffix -dor (one who does something), literally meaning 'a lengthener'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, extensión or cable de extensión is frequently used instead of alargador. Cable alargador is commonly used in Spain and some parts of Latin America. In Spain, regleta is commonly used to refer specifically to a power strip (an extension cord with multiple outlets).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of alargador is alargadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/alaɾɡadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In certain Caribbean contexts, you might hear the term zapatilla to describe a power strip, which literally means 'little slipper'.
- The term regleta used for a power strip in Spain literally translates to 'small rule' or 'small slat', referring to its long, thin shape.
- Because alargador is a noun derived from a verb, it follows the same pattern as secador for 'hair dryer' and calentador for 'heater'.
Examples in context
- Necesito el alargador, el enchufe está demasiado lejos.I need the extension cord. The socket is too far.This sentence shows how to express a need for an alargador when a socket is too far away.Tatoeba #9687920 by Shishir, translation #9735611 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito un alargador.I need an extension cord.This sentence demonstrates a simple way to say you need an alargador.Tatoeba #9735617 by arh, translation #2635008 by Joseph
- César conectó el alargador a su ordenador para poder chatear desde la cama.Caesar connected the extension cord to his computer so he could chat in bed.This sentence illustrates connecting an alargador to a computer.Tatoeba #9687923 by Shishir, translation #9733259 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cable de extensión?Where can I find an extension cord?
- Necesito un cable alargador para conectar este aparatoI need an extension cord to connect this device
- ¿Me prestas el alargue?Can you lend me the extension cord?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un prolongador?Where can I buy an extension cord?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are in the living room trying to plug in a lamp.
- Mateo¿Tienes un alargador para la lámpara?Do you have an extension cord for the lamp?
- LucíaSí, creo que está en el cajón.Yes, I think it is in the drawer.
- MateoGracias, es que el cable es muy corto.Thanks, it's just that the cable is very short.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, yo lo encuentro.Don't worry, I will find it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
