hilo de recortadora
/ilo de ɾekoɾtadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "trimmer line" is translated into Spanish as hilo de recortadora.
This phrase refers to the strong plastic string used in a weed whacker to cut grass and weeds. While hilo de recortadora is used, the most common translation for "trimmer line" in Spanish is hilo cortacésped. You may also use the expression Hilo para desbrozar/para cortar césped when you want to emphasize the purpose of the line.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hilo de recortadora literally means "line of trimmer", where hilo is line or thread, de is of and recortadora is trimmer or cutter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'desbrozadora' is a more common term for the machine itself than 'recortadora'. Because of this, you will often hear the term hilo de desbrozadora used to refer to the trimmer line.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'weed whacker' is referred to as a motoguadaña, blending the words for 'motor' and 'scythe'.
- While hilo means 'thread' or 'line', it is also used in the common Spanish idiom perder el hilo, which means to lose one's train of thought.
- The word hilo is a linguistic survivor that preserves the original Latin meaning of 'thread' or 'string', whereas its close relative filo evolved to mean an 'edge'.
Examples in context
- Te recomiendo cambiar el hilo cortacésped antes de comenzar el trabajo.I recommend changing the trimmer line before starting the work.
- Necesito comprar más hilo de recortadora para mi jardín.I need to buy more trimmer line for my garden.
- Necesito comprar más hilo de recortadora.I need to buy more trimmer line.
- El hilo de recortadora se rompió.The trimmer line broke.
- Busca el hilo de recortadora en el garaje.Look for the trimmer line in the garage.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are in the garden working.
- Javier¿Tienes el hilo de recortadora, Elena?Do you have the trimmer line, Elena?
- ElenaSí, lo tengo aquí en la caja.Yes, I have it here in the box.
- JavierGracias, el de la máquina se acabó.Thanks, the one in the machine ran out.
- ElenaNo hay problema, Javier.No problem, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hilo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
