rodillo quitapelusa
/rodiʝo kitapelusa/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "lint roller" is translated into Spanish as rodillo quitapelusa. If unsure, use rodillo quitapelusa. Wiktionary also lists rodillo remuevepelusas.
Meaning: adhesive paper roller for lint removal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rodillo quitapelusa | /rodiʝo kitapelusa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| rodillo remuevepelusas | /rodiʝo ɾemwebepelusas/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term rodillo quitapelusa is the standard way to refer to the tool used to remove hair or lint from clothing in most Spanish-speaking countries.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound of rodillo (roller) and the verb quitar (to remove) combined with pelusa (lint).
Which one should you use?
While rodillo quitapelusa is the standard term, you may also see rodillo remuevepelusas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Spanish speakers use several different terms depending on their location. In Spain, you will widely hear rodillo quitapelusas or cepillo quitapelusas. In Mexico, you may hear rodillo quita pelusas or cepillo quita pelusas. In Argentina, the term quita pelusas is commonly used and across Latin America, you might encounter the term cepillo quita hilachas.
Did you know?
- The word rodillo was borrowed into Spanish from the Asturian language word rodiellu.
- While a lint roller is adhesive, Spanish speakers often call it a cepillo, which literally means 'brush' and usually refers to a tool with bristles.
- While pelusa refers to 'lint', the term hilachas used in some Latin American regions specifically refers to 'loose threads' or 'frayed edges'.
Examples in context
- María utilizó un rodillo para pelusa para remover los pelos de su abrigo.Maria used a lint roller to remove the fur from her coat.
- Necesito comprar un quitapelusas nuevo porque el mío está desgastado.I need to buy a new lint remover because mine is worn out.
- ¿Tienes un rodillo quitapelusas? Necesito limpiar mi jersey antes de salir.Do you have a lint roller? I need to clean my sweater before going out.
- Necesito un rodillo quitapelusa para mi saco.I need a lint roller for my jacket.
- El rodillo quitapelusa está sobre la mesa.The lint roller is on the table.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese rodillo quitapelusa?Where did you buy that lint roller?
Example conversation
Maria and Daniel are getting ready for a party.
- MaríaDaniel, mi vestido tiene mucha pelusa.Daniel, my dress has a lot of lint.
- DanielUsa el rodillo quitapelusa que está aquí.Use the lint roller that is here.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, ahora se ve perfecto.Thank you very much, now it looks perfect.
- DanielDe nada, María. Ya podemos irnos.You're welcome, María. We can leave now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lint roller” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rodillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
