limpiador de superficies
/limpjadoɾ de supeɾfiθjes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "surface cleaner" is limpiador de superficies in Spanish.
For more specific or formal contexts, you might use Producto para Limpiar Superficies, which means product for cleaning surfaces. If you want to refer specifically to a disinfectant for surfaces, use Desinfectante para Superficies. To emphasize that a cleaner is suitable for all types of surfaces, you can use the detailed version Limpiador para Todo Tipo de Superficies.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase limpiador de superficies is composed of limpiador, which means cleaner or one who cleans and de superficies, meaning of surfaces. The word limpiador is derived from the verb limpiar, which means to clean.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjadoɾ de supeɾfiθjes/
Did you know?
- In Latin America, you might hear the term multiusos used instead of limpiador de superficies. This word literally means 'multi-uses' and is the standard way to describe an all-purpose cleaner.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, a 'surface cleaner' is often just a mixture of water and vinagre, or vinegar. This traditional home remedy is so common that it often replaces commercial products in daily routines.
- Depending on the country, a surface cleaner used specifically for floors might be called fregasuelos. This combines the verb fregar, which means to scrub, with suelos, meaning floors.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un limpiador de superficies?Excuse me, where can I find a surface cleaner?
- Oye, ¿sabes dónde puedo conseguir un limpiador de superficies?Hey, do you know where I can get a surface cleaner?
- ¿Me puede recomendar un producto para limpiar superficies de acero inoxidable?Can you recommend a product to clean stainless steel surfaces?
- ¿Conoces algún limpiador para superficies de acero inoxidable?Do you know any cleaners for stainless steel surfaces?
- Necesito un limpiador de superficies para la mesa.I need a surface cleaner for the table.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese limpiador de superficies?Where did you buy that surface cleaner?
- Este limpiador de superficies tiene un olor cítrico.This surface cleaner has a citrus scent.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are cleaning their kitchen together.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿tienes un limpiador de superficies?Daniel, do you have a surface cleaner?
- DanielSí, lo tengo en el armario de la cocina.Yes, I have it in the kitchen cupboard.
- SofíaPerfecto, voy a limpiar la encimera ahora.Perfect, I am going to clean the countertop now.
- DanielEstá bien, yo limpiaré el suelo después.That's fine, I will clean the floor afterward.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
