nevera portátil
/nebeɾa poɾtatil/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ice chest" is translated into Spanish as nevera portátil.
This phrase refers to a portable insulated container used to keep food and drinks cold.
How do you pronounce it?
/nebeɾa poɾtatil/
Did you know?
- The word nevera is related to the Spanish word for snow, nieve, because historically these containers were filled with actual snow to keep items chilled.
- In some regions, a cooler is called a cava, a word that also describes a deep cellar used for aging wine.
- The word nevera is used in many Spanish-speaking countries to refer to both a portable ice chest and a full-sized kitchen refrigerator.
Examples in context
- No te olvides de llevar la nevera portátil para mantener frescos los alimentos durante el viaje.Don't forget to bring the ice chest to keep the food fresh during the trip.
- Necesitamos una conservadora de hielo para mantener los refrescos fríos durante la fiesta.We need an ice chest to keep the drinks cold during the party.
- Podemos llevar la hielera con nosotros y disfrutar de bebidas frías durante el picnic.We can bring the ice chest with us and enjoy cold drinks during the picnic.
- Compra una hielera portátil para llevarla a la playa y disfrutar del clima sin preocuparte por bebidas calientes.Buy a portable ice chest to take it to the beach and enjoy the weather without worrying about warm drinks.
- Necesito una nevera portátil para la playa.I need an ice chest for the beach.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la nevera portátil?Where did you put the ice chest?
- La nevera portátil tiene mucho hielo.The ice chest has a lot of ice.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are preparing for a picnic in the park.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿trajiste la nevera portátil?Lucía, did you bring the ice chest?
- LucíaSí, está en el maletero del coche.Yes, it is in the car trunk.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a buscarla ahora.Perfect, I will go look for it now.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, nos servirá para las bebidas.Thanks, Alejandro, it will be useful for the drinks.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
