reloj de arena
/relox de aɾena/from spelling rules
The English phrase sand timer is translated into Spanish as reloj de arena.
The term refers to a device consisting of two glass bulbs connected by a neck that measures a specific amount of time using flowing sand.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reloj (clock/watch), de (of) and arena (sand).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural relojes de arena (sand timers), only the noun reloj changes to relojes. The prepositional phrase de arena remains singular.
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Examples in context
- El museo exhibe un antiguo reloj de arena en una de sus galerías.The museum displays an ancient hourglass in one of its galleries.
- ¿Puedes pasarme el relojito de arena para medir el tiempo de juego?Can you pass me the little sand timer to measure the game time?
- El reloj de arena está sobre la mesa.The sand timer is on the table.
- Compré un reloj de arena decorativo para el salón.I bought a decorative sand timer for the living room.
- Mira cómo cae la arena en el reloj de arena.Look at how the sand falls in the sand timer.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are decorating their new apartment.
- Mateo¿Dónde pongo el reloj de arena?Where do I put the sand timer?
- LucíaPonlo junto a la lámpara, Mateo.Put it next to the lamp, Mateo.
- MateoEste reloj de arena es muy bonito.This sand timer is very pretty.
- LucíaSí, combina muy bien con la sala.Yes, it goes very well with the living room.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arena, de, reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
