aspersor
/aspeɾˈsoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for sprinkler is aspersor. If unsure, use aspersor. Wiktionary also lists aspersor de irrigación.
Meaning: irrigation device (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aspersor | /aspeɾˈsoɾ/ | masculine |
| aspersor de irrigación | /aspeɾsoɾ de iriɡaθjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /aspeɾsoɾ de iriɡasjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The term aspersor is used for both garden irrigation devices and industrial spray systems.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aspersor is derived from the verb asperjar, which means to sprinkle or spray.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of aspersor is aspersores.
How do you pronounce it?
/aspeɾˈsoɾ/
Did you know?
- The word aspersor shares its root with the religious ritual of 'aspersion', where a priest sprinkles holy water on a congregation.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear the word regadera used for a sprinkler, even though this term more commonly refers to a showerhead in a bathroom.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the word regador to refer to a sprinkler, though this can also mean the person who waters the plants.
Examples in context
- Se rompió el aspersor y el jardinero tuvo que volver a usar la manguera.The sprinkler broke and the gardener had to use the hose again.This sentence shows the consequence of a broken aspersor.Tatoeba #6151062 by Shishir, translation #9733224 by DJ_Saidez
- El rociador automático mantiene mi jardín perfectamente regado.The automatic sprinkler keeps my garden perfectly watered.
- Estoy pensando en instalar un rociador automático en mi jardín para ahorrar tiempo y recursos.I'm considering installing an automatic sprinkler in my garden to save time and resources.
- El aspersor del vecino riega más allá de su jardín y moja mi cerca.The neighbor's sprinkler waters beyond his garden and wets my fence.
- El aspersor está regando el césped.The sprinkler is watering the lawn.
- Necesitamos comprar un aspersor nuevo.We need to buy a new sprinkler.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are in their backyard during a sunny afternoon.
- Daniel¿Dónde está el aspersor, María?Where is the sprinkler, María?
- MaríaEstá encendido en medio del jardín.It is turned on in the middle of the garden.
- DanielPerfecto, el aspersor funciona muy bien.Perfect, the sprinkler works very well.
- MaríaSí, Daniel, ayuda mucho con el calor.Yes, Daniel, it helps a lot with the heat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sprinkler” translations and entries aspersor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
