smacchiatore
The English phrase "stain remover" is smacchiatore in Italian.
smacchiatore refers to a liquid used to remove stains. In a more formal context, you may encounter the phrase Prodotti per la Rimozione delle Macchie, which means "products for stain removal".
Meaning: liquid used to remove stains (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb smacchiare (to remove a stain) and the suffix -atore (denoting an agent or tool), literally meaning "stain-remover".
Which one should you use?
While smacchiatore is the standard masculine noun for the product, if referring to a person or a specific feminine-gendered tool, the feminine form is smacchiatrice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of smacchiatore is smacchiatori.
Did you know?
- The root word macchia is also used to name the macchia mediterranea, the dense, aromatic scrubland typical of the Mediterranean coast.
- The verb smacchiare is often used metaphorically in Italian to mean 'to clear someone's name' or to remove a blemish from a reputation.
- In Italian, the word for 'stain' is macchia, which is the same word used to describe a 'spot' or 'patch' of color on a map or a clothing pattern.
Examples in context
- Devo comprare un prodotto per la rimozione delle macchie.I need to buy a stain removal product.
- Ho comprato uno smacchiatore per il divano.I bought a stain remover for the sofa.
- Questo smacchiatore è molto efficace.This stain remover is very effective.
- Serve uno smacchiatore per togliere la macchia di vino.A stain remover is needed to remove the wine stain.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are doing laundry together.
- LorenzoGiulia, hai visto lo smacchiatore?Giulia, have you seen the stain remover?
- GiuliaSì, è nell'armadio in bagno.Yes, it is in the bathroom cabinet.
- LorenzoGrazie, lo uso subito su questa camicia.Thanks, I'll use it on this shirt right away.
- GiuliaFai attenzione a non versarne troppo.Be careful not to pour too much.
