prensatelas
/pɾensatelas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "presser foot" is translated into Spanish as prensatelas.
Meaning: part of a sewing machine (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word prensatelas is a compound formed from the verb prensar (to press) and the noun telas (fabrics or cloths).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the article el (el prensatelas).
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾensatelas/
Did you know?
- The verb prensar is a vital term in the Spanish wine industry, where it refers to the specific process of crushing grapes.
- While prensatelas is the technical term, some traditional tailors in Spain simply call it el pie, mirroring the English word 'foot'.
- The word telas is the plural form of tela, but in the compound prensatelas, the plural version is used even when you are talking about just one single 'presser foot'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un pie prensatelas nuevo?Where can I find a new presser foot?
- Necesito comprar un pie prensatelas para mi máquina de coser.I need to buy a presser foot for my sewing machine.
- No encuentro el pie de la máquina. ¿Sabes dónde está?I can't find the presser foot. Do you know where it is?
- ¿Cómo se quita el pie de la máquina de coser?How do you remove the presser foot from the sewing machine?
- El prensatelas está muy desgastado.The presser foot is very worn out.
- Necesito comprar un prensatelas nuevo para la máquina.I need to buy a new presser foot for the machine.
- Asegúrate de bajar el prensatelas antes de coser.Make sure to lower the presser foot before sewing.
Example conversation
Javier and María are working in a sewing workshop.
- Javier¿Puedes cambiar el prensatelas, María?Can you change the presser foot, María?
- MaríaSí, Javier, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Javier, I will do it right now.
- JavierGracias, la máquina lo necesita.Thanks, the machine needs it.
- MaríaNo hay problema, ya está listo.No problem, it is already ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
