séllalo
/seʝalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "seal it" is translated into Spanish as séllalo.
The phrase is used when you want someone to close something tightly so that air or liquid cannot enter or escape.
What does it mean word for word?
séllalo is composed of the imperative verb sella (seal) and the direct object pronoun lo (it).
Which one should you use?
You might use Cerrarlo herméticamente to emphasize the idea of sealing something hermetically or Ponle cinta adhesiva if you specifically want someone to seal something using tape.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the object being sealed is a feminine noun, such as la caja (the box), the pronoun changes to la to form séllala.
How do you pronounce it?
/seʝalo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for a seal the animal is foca, which is completely unrelated to the verb sellar.
- The word sellar comes from the Latin sigillum, which refers to a small seal or signet ring used to authenticate letters.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, sellar is used colloquially to describe the act of finishing a game or a deal decisively, similar to the English phrase 'seal the deal'.
Examples in context
- Puede sellarlo y enviarlo por correo certificado.You can seal it and send it by certified mail.
- Por favor, cierre el paquete herméticamente.Please seal the package tightly.
- El bote tiene una fuga, séllalo bien.The jar has a leak, seal it well.
- Si no quieres que entre aire, séllalo.If you don't want air to enter, seal it.
- Usa la cera y séllalo de inmediato.Use the wax and seal it immediately.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are packing food for a trip.
- MaríaMateo, ¿ya cerraste el recipiente de sopa?Mateo, did you already close the soup container?
- MateoSí, pero creo que no está bien cerrado.Yes, but I think it is not closed properly.
- MaríaEntonces séllalo con plástico para evitar derrames.Then seal it with plastic to avoid spills.
- MateoTienes razón, lo haré ahora mismo.You are right, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
