tocador
/tokadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vanity set" can be translated into Spanish as tocador.
In Spanish, tocador refers to the piece of furniture itself (the dressing table) rather than a collection of cosmetics or accessories.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tocador is derived from the verb tocar (to touch) or more specifically from tocarse (to touch oneself/to groom oneself), referring to the act of grooming.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the most widely used term for vanity set is Juego de tocador.
How does it change in a sentence?
tocador is a masculine noun. Its plural form is tocadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/tokadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In certain artistic contexts, a tocador might actually refer to a person who touches or plays a musical instrument, due to the link with 'to play'.
- While an English speaker might use 'vanity' to mean conceit, the Spanish word tocador avoids this psychological connotation entirely, focusing only on the physical act of grooming.
- In Spanish, tocador can refer to both the piece of furniture and the specific room where that furniture is located.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un juego de tocador de alta calidad?Where can I find a high-quality vanity set?
- Mi amiga me compró un set de tocador como regalo de cumpleaños.My friend bought me a vanity set as a birthday gift.
- La tienda ofrece una amplia gama de conjuntos de tocador elegantes.The store offers a wide range of elegant vanity sets.
- El tocador es de madera blanca.The vanity set is made of white wood.
- Ella compró un tocador muy elegante.She bought a very elegant vanity set.
- Necesito espacio para mi nuevo tocador.I need space for my new vanity set.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at furniture in a showroom.
- Mateo¿Te gusta ese tocador de ahí?Do you like that vanity set over there?
- ElenaSí, es perfecto para mi habitación.Yes, it is perfect for my bedroom.
- MateoEs un tocador muy bonito.It is a very beautiful vanity set.
- ElenaVamos a ver el precio.Let's go check the price.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tocador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
