polvo de aspiradora
/polbo de aspiɾadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vacuum dust" is translated into Spanish as polvo de aspiradora.
This phrase refers specifically to the fine particles of dirt and debris that are collected by a vacuum cleaner.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, polvo is used in a common slang expression to refer to having sexual intercourse. Using it in a suggestive context differs entirely from its meaning in polvo de aspiradora.
- The word aspiradora comes from the verb aspirar, which means both 'to vacuum' and 'to aspire' to a goal or dream.
- The word aspiradora contains a root that is related to the Latin verb 'spirare', which means 'to breathe'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a pasarle la aspiradora al polvo que se acumuló debajo del sofá.Let's vacuum the dust that accumulated under the sofa.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are cleaning the living room.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿puedes vaciar el polvo de aspiradora?Alejandro, can you empty the vacuum dust?
- AlejandroClaro, lo hago ahora mismo.Sure, I'll do it right now.
- SofíaTen cuidado de que no vuele el polvo.Be careful that the dust doesn't fly.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, Sofía, lo haré con cuidado.Don't worry, Sofía, I'll do it carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aspiradora, de, polvo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
