plastificadora
/plastifikadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'laminating machine' is translated into Spanish as plastificadora.
What does it mean word for word?
The word plastificadora is derived from the verb plastificar, which means 'to laminate' or 'to plasticize'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, máquina plastificadora is more commonly used to mean 'laminating machine'.
How does it change in a sentence?
plastificadora is a feminine noun, meaning it is used with feminine articles such as la (the) or una (a). To form the plural plastificadoras, change the final vowel from -a to -as.
How do you pronounce it?
/plastifikadoɾa/
Did you know?
- In certain regions, a machine used for the same purpose might be called a encapsuladora if it 'encapsulates' the document in a protective layer.
- In Spain, you will often find these machines in papelerías, which are small neighborhood stationery shops that provide a wide array of professional printing and laminating services.
- In professional graphic arts across Spain and Latin America, laminado is often used specifically for high-end finishes, whereas plastificado is the term for standard office use.
Examples in context
- La máquina laminadora es esencial para proteger documentos importantes.The laminating machine is essential for protecting important documents.
- Nuestra oficina cuenta con una máquina de plastificar para preservar los documentos.Our office has a laminating machine to preserve the documents.
- Necesito comprar una máquina para plastificar para proteger mis documentos.I need to buy a laminating machine to protect my documents.
- Mi hermano usa una máquina de laminar para conservar sus fotografías.My brother uses a laminating machine to preserve his photographs.
- Necesito comprar una plastificadora para la oficina.I need to buy a laminating machine for the office.
- La plastificadora no funciona correctamente.The laminating machine is not working correctly.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la nueva plastificadora?Where did you put the new laminating machine?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are in their shared workspace.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿has visto mi plastificadora?Alejandro, have you seen my laminating machine?
- AlejandroSí, la dejé sobre la mesa.Yes, I left it on the table.
- LucíaGracias, es una plastificadora muy útil.Thanks, it is a very useful laminating machine.
- AlejandroDe nada, me alegra que te sirva.You're welcome, I'm glad it's useful to you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
