rastrillar hojas
/rastɾiʝaɾ oxas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "raking leaves" is translated into Spanish as rastrillar hojas.
rastrillar hojas refers to the act of gathering fallen leaves into piles using a rake.
Did you know?
- The tool used for this task, the rastrillo, shares a root with the word for a 'rake' used in military fortifications to prevent infantry attacks.
- The verb rastrillar is derived from rastro, which means 'track' or 'trace', referring to how the tool leaves lines in the ground.
- In some Latin American countries, the word hojarasca is used to describe the collective mass of fallen leaves on the ground, which can be more common in daily speech than saying hojas.
Examples in context
- Tengo que barrer las hojas del patio.I have to rake the leaves from the patio.
- Mi vecino está juntando pacientemente las hojas secas.My neighbor is patiently gathering the dry leaves.
- Estoy dando una mano con la recolección de hojas.I'm giving a hand with raking leaves.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about chores in the backyard.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿me ayudas a rastrillar hojas?Daniel, will you help me rake leaves?
- DanielSí, Elena. Dame el rastrillo.Yes, Elena. Give me the rake.
- ElenaGracias. Terminaré pronto de rastrillar hojas.Thanks. I will finish raking leaves soon.
- DanielNo hay problema, yo te ayudo.No problem, I'll help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
