esparcidor de estiércol
/espaɾθidoɾ de estjeɾkol/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'manure spreader' is translated into Spanish as esparcidor de estiércol.
The term refers to an agricultural machine.
Meaning: agricultural machine (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter abonadora de estiércol, which uses the word for 'fertilizer spreader'. For a more technical description of a machine that performs this task, use máquina esparcidora de estiércol.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'manure spreaders', only the noun is pluralized to become esparcidores de estiércol.
How do you pronounce it?
/espaɾθidoɾ de estjeɾkol/
Did you know?
- While esparcidor refers to the machine, the verb esparcir is also used metaphorically in Spanish to describe spreading rumors or news.
- The Spanish word estiércol shares a root with the rare English medical term 'stercoraceous' which describes something resembling feces.
- The word estiércol is strictly used for animal waste used as fertilizer and is not typically used to describe general filth or dirt.
Examples in context
- El distribuidor de estiércol es esencial para mantener la salud del suelo y mejorar la producción de cultivos.The manure spreader is essential to maintain soil health and improve crop production.
- Necesitamos un esparcidor de estiércol nuevo.We need a new manure spreader.
- El esparcidor de estiércol está en el tractor.The manure spreader is on the tractor.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el esparcidor de estiércol?Where did you leave the manure spreader?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are checking the farm equipment in the barn.
- MateoLucía, ¿has visto el esparcidor de estiércol?Lucía, have you seen the manure spreader?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, está junto al cobertizo.Yes, Mateo, it is next to the shed.
- MateoGracias, voy a revisar el esparcidor de estiércol ahora.Thanks, I am going to check the manure spreader now.
- LucíaTen cuidado con la máquina.Be careful with the machine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, esparcidor, estiércol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
