planchado permanente
/plant͡ʃado peɾmanente/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'perm press' is translated into Spanish as planchado permanente.
Planchado permanente is used to describe a type of fabric treatment that prevents wrinkles and reduces the need for ironing. This term is most commonly used in the context of textile manufacturing and garment descriptions to denote wrinkle-resistant properties.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of planchado (ironing/ironed) and permanente (permanent).
How do you pronounce it?
/plantʃado peɾmanente/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, the word planchar is used colloquially to describe the act of flattening something completely, such as 'flattening' a competitor in a sports match.
- The word plancha is used for both a clothes iron and a cooking 'griddle' used for meats or pancakes.
- The word permanente is also used as a noun in Spanish to refer to a 'perm' for hair, meaning a permanent wave.
Examples in context
- Prefiero el planchado permanente para ahorrar tiempo.I prefer perm press to save time.
- El planchado permanente evita las arrugas.Perm press prevents wrinkles.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a clothing store.
- Javier¿Esta blusa tiene planchado permanente, Elena?Does this blouse have a perm press, Elena?
- ElenaSí, Javier, es muy práctica.Yes, Javier, it is very practical.
- JavierMe encanta que no necesite plancha.I love that it doesn't need ironing.
- ElenaEs ideal para viajar.It is ideal for traveling.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
