razuradora
/raθuɾaˈdoɾa/feminine
The English word "razor" can be translated into Spanish using razuradora. Wiktionary also lists cuchilla and gillette (yilet).
Meaning: shaving instrument (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| razuradora | /raθuɾaˈdoɾa/ /rasuɾaˈdoɾa/ |
feminine |
| cuchilla | /kuˈt͡ʃiʝa/ | feminine |
| gillette (yilet) | feminine | |
| maquinilla (de afeitar) | /makiˈniʝa de afeiˈtaɾ/ (word by word) | feminine |
All forms of the word refer to a shaving instrument. Maquinilla de afeitar is a very common and precise way to refer to the entire shaving instrument.
Which one should you use?
While cuchilla can mean the whole razor, it most frequently refers specifically to the replaceable razor blade. You may also see the term navaja de afeitar, which is a feminine noun used for a razor.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In informal settings, you may hear people use the brand name gillette (pronounced 'yilet') as a generic way to refer to any razor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term navaja de rasurar is occasionally used to refer to a razor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cuchilla is cuchillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/raθuɾaˈdoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word navaja is also used in biology to describe a specific type of razor clam, known as navaja in Spanish, because of its sharp, blade-like shell.
- The term cuchilla refers to the blade, but it is also the word used for a skate blade on ice skates. Both uses refer to the thin, sharp metal edge.
- The word navaja is used for a straight razor, but it is also the general word for a pocket knife. This means a person could be carrying a navaja without it being for shaving.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está mi cuchilla?Where's my razor?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a cuchilla.Tatoeba #6817662 by Shishir, translation #6814122 by Eccles17
- Me corté con una cuchilla de afeitar.I cut myself with a razor.This sentence describes an accident involving a cuchilla.Tatoeba #3019815 by Tono, translation #2497792 by sharptoothed
- Esta cuchilla se suministra con el kit de reparación.This razor is supplied with the repair kit.This sentence describes how a cuchilla is included in a kit.Tatoeba #12028855 by Amastan, translation #9970628 by Amastan
- Hola, ¿dónde puedo comprar una navaja de afeitar de buena calidad?Hello, where can I buy a good quality razor?
- Se me olvidó traer mi maquinilla de afeitar, ¿tienes una extra?I forgot to bring my razor, do you have an extra one?
- Voy a la tienda a comprar una afeitadora nueva.I'm going to the store to buy a new razor.
- La navaja de afeitar es afilada.The razor is sharp.
- Me gustaría comprar una maquinilla de afeitar eléctrica.I would like to buy an electric razor.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are organizing the bathroom cabinet.
- MateoMaría, ¿viste dónde dejé mi razuradora?María, did you see where I left my razor?
- MaríaCreo que está en el cajón pequeño.I think it is in the small drawer.
- MateoNo está aquí, necesito una razuradora nueva.It is not here, I need a new razor.
- MaríaPodemos comprar una mañana en la farmacia.We can buy one tomorrow at the pharmacy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “razor” translations and entries razuradora, cuchilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (maquinilla, de, afeitar) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
