difusor de varillas
/difusoɾ de baɾiʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'reed diffuser' is translated into Spanish as difusor de varillas.
A reed diffuser is a small bottle of scented oil that uses sticks to soak up and spread fragrance throughout a room. In retail settings, it is common to specify the product by adding the adjective aromáticas to the end, resulting in difusor de varillas aromáticas (scented reed diffuser).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of difusor (diffuser) and de varillas (of reeds or sticks).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, a common term used for reed diffusers is mikado. In Argentina, they are frequently referred to as aromatizador de palitos or difusor de palitos.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun difusor to difusores and keep de varillas unchanged, resulting in difusores de varillas.
How do you pronounce it?
/difusoɾ de baɾiʝas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, people often use the word mikado to describe these diffusers, referring to the Japanese game of pick-up sticks because the reed sticks look like the game pieces.
- The word varillas used in this phrase comes from a root that also refers to the thin metal strips used in certain types of traditional Spanish fans.
- The word difusor comes from the Latin root for 'diffuse', but in Spanish, it is used for everything from reed scents to high-tech automotive parts and hair dryer attachments.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un difusor de varillas para mi casa.I would like to buy a reed diffuser for my house.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen difusor de varillas?Where can I find a good reed diffuser?
- Te recomiendo el difusor de varitas que compré en la tienda del centro.I recommend you the reed diffuser I bought at the downtown store.
- Voy a comprar un aromatizador de palitos para la habitación de los niños.I'm going to buy a reed diffuser for the kids' room.
- El mikado que tengo en el baño crea un ambiente relajante.The reed diffuser I have in the bathroom creates a relaxing atmosphere.
- El difusor de varillas huele muy bien.The reed diffuser smells very good.
- Compré un difusor de varillas con aroma a lavanda.I bought a lavender scented reed diffuser.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el difusor de varillas?Where did you put the reed diffuser?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are visiting each other's homes.
- LucíaQué rico huele tu casa, Javier.Your house smells so good, Javier.
- JavierGracias, es un difusor de varillas nuevo.Thanks, it is a new reed diffuser.
- Lucía¿Es de aroma cítrico?Is it a citrus scent?
- JavierSí, me gusta mucho este olor.Yes, I really like this smell.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
