no rociar
/no ɾoθjaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no spray" is translated into Spanish as no rociar.
no rociar is used as a standard instruction on labels, warning signs or product packaging to indicate that a liquid should not be applied using a spray bottle or nozzle.
How does it change in a sentence?
While no rociar is the standard infinitive form used for written signs, you should use imperative forms if speaking directly to a person. Use no rocíe when speaking to someone in a formal setting and no rocíes when speaking to someone in an informal setting.
How do you pronounce it?
/no ɾoθjaɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb rociar is used for both industrial warnings and the religious act of sprinkling holy water during a Catholic ceremony.
- The root of rociar refers to 'dew', meaning that the phrase is linguistically tied to the natural mist found in the early morning.
- On technical or industrial labels, you may see pulverizar instead of rociar to mean 'to spray' or 'to pulverize'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, no utilizar productos en aerosol en esta área.Please, do not use aerosol products in this area.
- No usar spray en la habitación, por favor.Don't use spray in the room, please.
- No rociar sobre la piel.Do not spray on the skin.
- Favor de no rociar el mueble.Please do not spray the furniture.
- No rociar cerca de las llamas.Do not spray near flames.
Example conversation
Javier is reading the instructions on a cleaning product in the kitchen.
- Javier¿Qué dice la etiqueta, María?What does the label say, María?
- MaríaDice que no rociar directamente en la mesa.It says do not spray directly on the table.
- JavierEntiendo, usaré un paño entonces.I understand, I will use a cloth then.
- MaríaEs mejor para no dañar la madera.It is better so as not to damage the wood.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries no, rociar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
