sistema de aspersores
/sistema de aspeɾsoɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sprinkler system" is translated into Spanish as sistema de aspersores.
The phrase sistema de aspersores refers to a set of pipes and nozzles used to spray water over an area of land or a building. It is a formal way to describe this specific mechanism.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sistema (system), de (of) and aspersores (sprinklers). The singular form of the noun used in this phrase is aspersor.
Which one should you use?
While sistema de aspersores refers specifically to the mechanism of spraying water, the broader term sistema de riego can be used to refer to any irrigation system used in agriculture or gardening.
How do you pronounce it?
/sistema de aspeɾsoɾes/
Did you know?
- The word aspersor shares a root with the word aspersión, which in a religious context refers to the sprinkling of holy water during a blessing.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, a garden sprinkler is called a regadera, which is the exact same word used for a shower head.
- The word sistema traces back to the Ancient Greek word σύστημα, which literally means 'to stand together'. This reflects the idea of many individual parts or components working as one organized whole.
Examples in context
- El sistema de riego automático riega mi jardín dos veces al día.The automatic sprinkler system waters my garden twice a day.
- Mira cómo funcionan los aspersores.Look how the sprinklers work.
- Este jardín cuenta con un riego automático eficiente.This garden has an efficient automatic irrigation system.
- El sistema de aspersores del jardín funciona.The garden sprinkler system works.
- Instalamos un sistema de aspersores nuevo.We installed a new sprinkler system.
- El sistema de aspersores necesita reparación.The sprinkler system needs repair.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are checking the backyard garden.
- María¿Está funcionando el sistema de aspersores?Is the sprinkler system working?
- AlejandroNo, el sistema de aspersores está roto.No, the sprinkler system is broken.
- MaríaDebemos arreglarlo pronto.We must fix it soon.
- AlejandroYo lo revisaré esta tarde.I will check it this afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sistema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
