limpiador de acero inoxidable
/limpjadoɾ de aθeɾo inoɡsidable/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stainless steel cleaner" is translated into Spanish as limpiador de acero inoxidable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of limpiador (cleaner), de (of), acero (steel) and inoxidable (stainless/non-oxidizable).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun limpiador to limpiadores. The rest of the phrase remains unchanged, resulting in limpiadores de acero inoxidable.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjadoɾ de aθeɾo inoɡsidable/
Did you know?
- If you were looking for a cleaner specifically for a stove or kitchen surfaces, you might see the word desengrasante on the bottle instead of limpiador.
- The word acero shares an ancient lineage with the Latin word aciē, which refers to a 'sharp edge' or a 'battle line'.
- In Spanish, inoxidable literally means 'unable to be oxidized', shifting the focus to the chemical process rather than the 'stain' itself.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un limpiador de acero inoxidable?Where can I find a stainless steel cleaner?
- Necesito un limpiador de acero inoxidable para la cocina.I need a stainless steel cleaner for the kitchen.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese limpiador de acero inoxidable?Where did you buy that stainless steel cleaner?
- El limpiador de acero inoxidable está en el estante.The stainless steel cleaner is on the shelf.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are cleaning the kitchen together.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes el limpiador de acero inoxidable?Mateo, do you have the stainless steel cleaner?
- MateoSí, está debajo del fregadero.Yes, it is under the sink.
- ElenaGracias, voy a limpiar la nevera.Thanks, I am going to clean the fridge.
- MateoPerfecto, yo limpio la estufa.Perfect, I will clean the stove.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acero, de, inoxidable, limpiador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
