aguarrás
/aɡwaˈras/
The English word "turps" is translated into Spanish as aguarrás.
aguarrás refers to turpentine, which is a fluid used as a solvent or a paint thinner.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word terebentina is sometimes used to refer to "turps".
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡwaˈras/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, aguarrás is used as slang for a harsh, low-quality moonshine that tastes like solvent.
- In certain rural regions, aguarrás is not just for paint but refers to a pungent liniment used as a folk remedy for muscle pain.
- The term aguarrás likely stems from the Latin phrase aqua rāsis, which translates to 'pitch water'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar aguarrás en esta área?Where can I buy turps in this area?
- ¿Tienes terebentina para diluir esta pintura?Do you have turps to thin this paint?
- Recuerda usar trementina para limpiar tus utensilios de pintura.Remember to use turps to clean your painting tools.
- Necesito un poco de aguarrás para limpiar los pinceles.I need some turpentine to clean the brushes.
- ¿Tienes aguarrás para diluir la pintura?Do you have turpentine to thin the paint?
- El olor del aguarrás es muy fuerte.The smell of the turpentine is very strong.
Example conversation
Sofía is cleaning her art supplies in her studio.
- JavierSofía, ¿te queda algo de aguarrás?Sofía, do you have any turpentine left?
- SofíaSí, tengo un frasco casi lleno.Yes, I have a nearly full bottle.
- JavierPerfecto, me servirá para mis cuadros.Perfect, it will be useful for my paintings.
- SofíaTómalo, pero ten cuidado con la piel.Take it, but be careful with your skin.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aguarrás, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aguarrás, CC BY-SA 4.0.
