rotuladora
/rotuladoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'label maker' is translated into Spanish as rotuladora.
A label maker refers to a device used to print labels on adhesive strips of paper or plastic. You can use the term rotuladora or its common synonym etiquetadora to describe this tool.
Which one should you use?
While rotuladora and etiquetadora are synonyms used for a label maker, Impresora de etiquetas specifically translates to 'label printer'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. If you are referring to multiple label makers, you must use the feminine plural form rotuladoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/rotuladoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word etiqueta in etiquetadora shares a root with the English word 'etiquette'. Both originally referred to the small cards or labels used to tell people how to behave at court.
- The word rotuladora comes from rótulo, which refers to a sign or a title. This connects the device to the traditional art of sign painting and hand-lettering known as rotulado.
- Using the term rotuladora can sound more technical or professional in Spain, whereas etiquetadora is often perceived as the more common consumer term.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar una máquina de etiquetas?Where can I buy a label maker?
- Esta impresora de etiquetas está diseñada para un uso intensivoThis label printer is designed for heavy-duty use
- Me compré una máquina de hacer etiquetas para organizar mi despachoI bought a label maker to organize my office
- Déjame usar tu etiquetadora para clasificar mis cosasLet me use your label maker to sort my things
- ¡Recuerda, una máquina de etiquetas te será de gran utilidad para organizar tus archivos de forma rápida y sencilla!Remember, a label maker will be very useful to organize your files quickly and easily!
- Necesito una rotuladora para el almacén.I need a label maker for the warehouse.
- La rotuladora nueva funciona muy bien.The new label maker works very well.
- ¿Dónde compraste esa rotuladora?Where did you buy that label maker?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are organizing their office supplies.
- MateoMaría, ¿tienes la rotuladora?María, do you have the label maker?
- MaríaSí, la tengo aquí en mi escritorio.Yes, I have it here on my desk.
- MateoPerfecto, quiero marcar todas estas cajas.Perfect, I want to mark all these boxes.
- MaríaClaro, te la presto ahora mismo.Sure, I will lend it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
