lijadora
/lixadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sanding machine" is lijadora in Spanish.
lijadora is used to refer to a sanding machine. To specify a type of sanding machine, such as an orbital sander, you add the type after the noun, for example lijadora orbital.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the feminine form lijadora is the most common way to refer to the machine, the masculine form lijador can also be used to refer to the tool or the person using it.
How do you pronounce it?
/lixadoɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear a worker call a handheld sanding machine a pulidora instead, even though that technically means 'polisher'.
- Spanish uses the suffix -adora to turn a verb into a machine. The verb lijar means 'to sand', so lijadora literally describes 'the thing that sands'.
- In a workshop, a professional might refer to the specific grit of the sandpaper used in a lijadora as the grano, a word that also means 'grain' in English.
Examples in context
- En el taller de carpintería, encontrarás diferentes tipos de lijadoras.In the woodworking shop, you will find different types of sanding machines.
- Por favor, lleve la lijadora al área de trabajo.Please bring the sanding machine to the work area.
- Tengo experiencia en el manejo de lijadoras.I am experienced in operating sanding machines.
- Para superficies delicadas, utiliza una lijadora manual.For delicate surfaces, use a manual sanding machine.
- Para proyectos a gran escala se utiliza una lijadora industrial.An industrial sanding machine is used for large-scale projects.
- Asegúrate de usar gafas de seguridad al utilizar la lijadora.Make sure to wear safety goggles while using the sanding machine.
- ¿Puedes recomendar una buena marca de lijadoras?Can you recommend a good brand of sanding machines?
- Utilicé una lija eléctrica para lijar la madera.I used an electric sander to smooth the wood.
- Necesito una lijadora para la madera.I need a sanding machine for the wood.
- La lijadora no funciona bien.The sanding machine is not working well.
- ¿Dónde está la lijadora eléctrica?Where is the electric sanding machine?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in their home workshop.
- Alejandro¿Tienes la lijadora?Do you have the sanding machine?
- MaríaSí, la tengo en la mesa.Yes, I have it on the table.
- AlejandroGracias, María.Thanks, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
