Gorilla Glue
/ɡoɾiʝa ɡlwe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gorilla glue" is translated into Spanish as Gorilla Glue.
This phrase refers to a specific brand of strong adhesive used for bonding materials together.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoɾiʝa ɡlwe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word cola can mean 'glue' or 'tail' depending on the context. If you ask for cola in a non-hardware setting, people might think you are talking about an animal's tail or a soda.
- The word pegamento comes from the verb pegar, which also means 'to hit' or 'to strike'. This creates a linguistic link between the act of bonding two things and the act of hitting something.
- If you ask for cola in a hardware store, you might receive a bottle of white school glue or wood glue rather than a heavy-duty industrial adhesive.
Examples in context
- Hemos utilizado el adhesivo Gorilla para fijar las partes.We used Gorilla Glue to fix the parts.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir superpegamento Gorilla? Necesito reparar este objeto.Do you know where I can get Gorilla Glue? I need to fix this object.
- Necesito Gorilla Glue para arreglar la silla.I need Gorilla Glue to fix the chair.
- Usa Gorilla Glue para que pegue más fuerte.Use Gorilla Glue so that it sticks stronger.
- ¿Tienes un poco de Gorilla Glue en el taller?Do you have some Gorilla Glue in the workshop?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are working on a DIY project at home.
- JavierElena, ¿sabes dónde está el Gorilla Glue?Elena, do you know where the Gorilla Glue is?
- ElenaCreo que está en el cajón de la cocina.I think it is in the kitchen drawer.
- JavierGracias, lo necesito para este proyecto.Thanks, I need it for this project.
- ElenaTen cuidado de no pegarte los dedos.Be careful not to glue your fingers together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
