rastrillo
/rasˈtɾiʝo/masculine
The English word rake is translated into Spanish as rastrillo. Wiktionary also lists angazo.
Meaning: garden tool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rastrillo | /rasˈtɾiʝo/ | masculine |
| angazo | /anɡaθo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /anɡaso/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The word refers to a garden tool.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb rastrillar is derived directly from the noun rastrillo to describe the action of using a rake.
How do you pronounce it?
/rasˈtɾiʝo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a rastrillo can refer to an open-air flea market or a second-hand bazaar.
- In Spanish, the word rastrillo can also refer to a flea comb used for grooming pets.
- The word rastrillo is a diminutive, meaning it literally translates to 'little rake'.
Examples in context
- Tú encontrarás un rastrillo en el cobertizo.You'll find a rake in the shed.This sentence shows where a rastrillo might be found.Tatoeba #5144793 by albrusgher, translation #2958836 by sharptoothed
- Tom quería ayudar a Mary a rastrillar las hojas, pero ella estaba usando el único rastrillo.Tom wanted to help Mary rake the leaves, but she was using the only rake.This sentence uses both the verb rastrillar and the noun rastrillo.Tatoeba #1941546 by hayastan, translation #1092513 by CK
- El rastrillo se cayó.The rake fell.This sentence describes the noun rastrillo falling.Tatoeba #12033866 by Amastan, translation #11673273 by Amastan
- Eduardo necesita comprar un rastrillo para hojas para limpiar el jardín.Eduardo needs to buy a leaf rake to clean the garden.
- Mariana siempre utiliza un rastrillo para cuidar su jardín.Mariana always uses a rake to take care of her garden.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are working in their backyard.
- Javier¿Dónde dejaste el rastrillo?Where did you leave the rake?
- ElenaEstá junto a la manguera, Javier.It is next to the hose, Javier.
- JavierGracias, necesito limpiar las hojas.Thanks, I need to clean up the leaves.
- ElenaYo te ayudaré con el rastrillo.I will help you with the rake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rake” translations and entries rastrillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rastrillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
