servicio de control de plagas
/seɾbiθjo de kontɾol de plaɡas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pest control service' is translated into Spanish as servicio de control de plagas.
This phrase refers to a professional service that manages or eliminates unwanted insects and rodents, such as Ratones (mice), from a building or area.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from servicio (service), de (of), control (control), de (of) and plagas (pests).
Which one should you use?
You can use control de plagas to refer to the industry or the specific task by omitting the words servicio de. For more specific needs, you might use Servicio de exterminio de plagas for pest extermination services or Empresa de fumigación to specifically mean a fumigation company.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela and Colombia, the term control de vectores is often used to refer to pest control. In some regions of Mexico, servicio de fumigación is a common way to say it.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾbiθjo de kontɾol de plaɡas/
Did you know?
- While plaga means 'pest' in this context, it is also the word used to describe the biblical 'plagues' of Egypt.
- The Spanish word control was borrowed from the French word contrôle, which originally comes from contrerole, a term for a duplicate roll used for verification.
- While 'pest control' is the standard, many people will simply call the service fumigación. In English, 'fumigation' implies a very specific, intense method, but in Spanish, it is often used as a general synonym for any pest control.
Examples in context
- ¿Pueden venir a inspeccionar mi hogar para detectar plagas?Can you come and inspect my home for pests?
- ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el tratamiento para controlar las plagas?How long does the pest control treatment last?
- Quisiera recibir una cotización para el servicio de control de plagas.I would like to receive a quote for pest control service.
- Necesitamos un servicio de control de plagas para la cocina.We need a pest control service for the kitchen.
- El servicio de control de plagas vendrá mañana por la mañana.The pest control service will come tomorrow morning.
- Busco un servicio de control de plagas que sea económico.I am looking for a pest control service that is affordable.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a problem in their apartment.
- Sofía¿Viste las cucarachas en el baño, Mateo?Did you see the cockroaches in the bathroom, Mateo?
- MateoSí, es un problema serio.Yes, it is a serious problem.
- SofíaVoy a llamar al servicio de control de plagas ahora.I am going to call the pest control service now.
- MateoBuena idea, es lo mejor para nosotros.Good idea, it is the best for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries control, de, servicio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
