navaja de afeitar
/nabaxa de afeitaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "shaving razor" is translated into Spanish as navaja de afeitar.
The phrase refers to a tool with a sharp blade used to remove hair from the skin. In many contexts, especially when discussing grooming products, the word maquinilla is used as a shorthand for a shaving razor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of navaja (razor/pocketknife), de (of) and afeitar (to shave), making it literally "razor of shaving".
Did you know?
- The verb afeitar shares a linguistic root with the word ahechar, which means to clean wheat using a sieve.
- The term navaja refers to a specific style of folding knife from Albacete that is world-famous for its craftsmanship.
- The word navaja does not just refer to a razor, but is the standard Spanish word for a folding pocketknife.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una máquina de afeitar nuevaI need to buy a new shaving razor
- Debo cambiar la cuchilla de afeitarI need to change the razor blade
- Me compré una nueva máquina de rasurarI bought a new shaving razor
- Tengo una afeitadora eléctrica que funciona muy bienI have an electric shaver that works really well
- Necesito comprar una rasuradora eléctrica nuevaI need to buy a new electric shaver
- Necesito una navaja de afeitar nueva.I need a new shaving razor.
- La navaja de afeitar está sobre el lavabo.The shaving razor is on the sink.
- Ten cuidado con esa navaja de afeitar.Be careful with that shaving razor.
Example conversation
In a bathroom while getting ready.
- María¿Has visto mi navaja de afeitar?Have you seen my shaving razor?
- JavierCreo que está en el cajón, María.I think it is in the drawer, María.
- MaríaNo está aquí, Javier.It is not here, Javier.
- JavierDéjame buscarla por ti.Let me look for it for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries afeitar, de, navaja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
