aspiradora
/aspiɾaˈdoɾa/
The English phrase "vacuum cleaner" is translated into Spanish as aspiradora.
The term aspiradora refers to the machine used to clean floors by sucking up dust and dirt. To express the action of using the machine (to vacuum), you can use the phrase pasar la aspiradora or the verb aspirar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word aspiradora is derived from the verb aspirar, which means "to suck" or "to breathe in", combined with the suffix -dora, which denotes a tool or machine that performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun aspiradora is feminine. Consequently, any adjectives used to describe it must also be in the feminine form, such as la aspiradora nueva (the new vacuum cleaner).
How do you pronounce it?
/aspiɾaˈdoɾa/
Did you know?
- In a figurative sense, aspirar a is used when someone has an ambition or a goal, such as aspirar a un puesto to aim for a job position.
- The root of aspiradora traces back to the Latin spīrō, which is the same ancestor for the English words 'spirit', 'respiration', and 'inspire'.
- Spanish uses the suffix -dora for many household machines, such as lavadora for a washing machine and secadora for a dryer.
Examples in context
- Esta aspiradora es muy ruidosa.This vacuum cleaner makes a lot of noise.This sentence uses aspiradora to describe a machine that is noisy.Tatoeba #3384630 by marcelostockle, translation #58038 by CK
- Mac me ayudó a llevar la aspiradora.Mac helped me carry the vacuum cleaner.This sentence uses aspiradora to describe an object being carried.Tatoeba #1012937 by Shishir, translation #32543 by CN
- Yo conseguí esta aspiradora para nada.I got this vacuum cleaner for nothing.This sentence uses aspiradora to describe an item that was acquired.Tatoeba #1210182 by marcelostockle, translation #253706 by CK
- La aspiradora es muy útil para limpiar alfombras y pisos.The vacuum cleaner is very useful for cleaning carpets and floors.
- Necesito pasar el aspirador antes de que lleguen los invitados.I need to vacuum before the guests arrive.
- Debo pasar la aspiradora en toda la casa.I must vacuum the entire house.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are cleaning their living room.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes usar la aspiradora?Mateo, can you use the vacuum cleaner?
- MateoSí, yo la usaré ahora mismo.Yes, I will use it right now.
- SofíaGracias, la alfombra necesita una limpieza.Thanks, the rug needs a cleaning.
- MateoNo te preocupes, Sofía, la dejaré limpia.Don't worry, Sofía, I'll leave it clean.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aspiradora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aspiradora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
