placa protectora
/plaka pɾoteɡtoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'kick plate' is translated into Spanish as placa protectora.
A kick plate refers to a protective metal plate installed at the bottom of a door to prevent damage caused by shoes or equipment.
Which one should you use?
Placa de protección inferior is a formal way to say kick plate.
Did you know?
- If a door is damaged from lacking a placa protectora, a speaker might describe the damage as desgaste, a term used for both physical wear and emotional burnout.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a kick plate is called a golpeador, a word that usually describes a person who hits others.
- The word placa is incredibly versatile in Spanish, referring to a dental filling, a vehicle license plate and a commemorative wall plaque.
Examples in context
- Para mayor seguridad, instale una placa de protección inferior en la puerta principal.For greater security, install a kick plate on the main door.
- La placa protectora de la puerta está rayada.The door's kick plate is scratched.
- Necesitamos instalar una placa protectora nueva.We need to install a new kick plate.
- Esa placa protectora de metal es muy resistente.That metal kick plate is very sturdy.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are inspecting a new office door.
- MaríaMira la parte inferior de la puerta.Look at the bottom of the door.
- DanielLe falta la placa protectora, María.It is missing the kick plate, María.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel. Pidamos una.You are right, Daniel. Let's order one.
- DanielLo haré ahora mismo.I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
