molinos
/molinos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mills" is translated into Spanish as molinos.
You should use the phrase molinos de viento specifically when referring to windmills.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is molino.
How do you pronounce it?
/molinos/
Did you know?
- A molinillo is also the name for the traditional wooden whisk used to froth chocolate in Mexico and Spain.
- In Spanish, the phrase molino de viento is often used metaphorically to describe an imaginary enemy or a futile struggle, directly referencing the protagonist of Don Quijote de la Mancha.
- Spain's La Mancha region is world-famous for its molinos, but these were historically used to grind grain, not to pump water as many English speakers expect from windmills.
Examples in context
- Los molinos de viento son emblemáticos de La ManchaThe windmills are emblematic of La Mancha
- Las fábricas de papel son fundamentales para la industriaPaper mills are fundamental to the industry
- Vimos unos molinos increíbles en nuestra última aventuraWe saw some incredible mills on our last adventure
- ¡Mira esos molinitos tan lindos junto al río!Look at those cute little mills by the river!
- Los pequeños molinos que abundan en el campo son realmente encantadoresThe small mills abundant in the countryside are truly charming
- Los molinos de agua en España eran utilizados como fuente de energía durante siglosMills in Spain used to be used as a source of energy for centuries
- En mi pueblo hay una antigua fábrica que solía ser uno de los molinos de la regiónIn my town, there is an old factory that used to be one of the mills in the region
- ¡Estos molinitos son tan bonitos! ¿Alguien los sigue utilizando?These little mills are so cute! Does anyone still use them?
- Los pequeños molinos de viento decorativos dan un toque especial a este jardínThe small decorative windmills add a special touch to this garden
- Hay varios molinos antiguos en este valle.There are several old mills in this valley.
- Los molinos de viento son muy hermosos.The windmills are very beautiful.
- Visitamos los molinos de harina ayer.We visited the flour mills yesterday.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are visiting a historic village.
- LucíaMira esos molinos allí.Look at those mills over there.
- JavierSon impresionantes, Lucía.They are impressive, Lucia.
- LucíaCreo que son molinos de viento.I think they are windmills.
- JavierSí, Javier tiene razón.Yes, Javier is right.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
