cianocrilato
/θjanokɾilato/from spelling rules
The English phrase super glue is translated into Spanish as cianocrilato.
cianocrilato refers to the specific chemical adhesive used for bonding hard materials quickly. If you cannot remember the specific name, you can use the descriptive phrase pegamento fuerte to describe the type of adhesive you are looking for.
How do you pronounce it?
/θjanokɾilato/
Did you know?
- The word for glue, pegamento, shares the same root as the verb pegar, which can also mean 'to hit' or 'to punch'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, super glue is called gotita, which translates to 'little drop'. This refers to the tiny amount of adhesive required for a bond.
- While cianocrilato is the precise term, many speakers use the brand name Kola Loka as a generic term, similar to how some English speakers use 'Kleenex' for any tissue.
Examples in context
- Necesito reparar este adorno de porcelana. ¿Tienes pega loca por ahí?I need to fix this porcelain decoration. Do you have any crazy glue around?
- Ten cuidado, el cianocrilato pega muy rápido.Be careful, super glue bonds very quickly.
Example conversation
Sofía is trying to fix a broken ceramic vase.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes cianocrilato?Alejandro, do you have super glue?
- AlejandroSí, está en el cajón del taller.Yes, it is in the workshop drawer.
- SofíaGracias, voy a usar el cianocrilato ahora.Thanks, I am going to use the super glue now.
- AlejandroTen cuidado de no pegarte los dedos.Be careful not to glue your fingers.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
