marcadores lavables
/maɾkadoɾes labables/from spelling rules
The English phrase "washable markers" is translated into Spanish as marcadores lavables.
This phrase refers to markers containing ink that can be removed from skin or various surfaces using water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of marcadores (markers) and lavables (washable).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, rotuladores lavables is often used instead of marcadores lavables to refer to felt-tip pens or markers.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the singular form, marcador lavable is used, where both the noun and the adjective are singular. In the plural form marcadores lavables, both the noun marcadores and the adjective lavables must take the plural suffix -s.
Did you know?
- The term plumones, used for markers in Mexico, is derived from pluma, which originally meant 'feather'.
- In Spanish, the word marcador can also refer to a scoreboard in sports or a highlighter pen, depending on the context of the sentence.
- The Spanish word rotulador comes from the verb rotular, which specifically means to label or letter something in a formal or professional way.
Examples in context
- Necesitaría unos marcadores lavables para el proyecto de arte.I would need some washable markers for the art project.
- ¿Podrías prestarme tus plumones borrables por favor?Could you lend me your washable markers, please?
- Necesito comprar marcadores lavables para el niño.I need to buy washable markers for the boy.
- Estos marcadores lavables son muy buenos.These washable markers are very good.
- ¿Tienes marcadores lavables en la mochila?Do you have washable markers in your backpack?
Example conversation
María is looking for art supplies in the classroom.
- Javier¿María, sabes dónde están los marcadores lavables?María, do you know where the washable markers are?
- MaríaEstán en el estante de arriba, Javier.They are on the top shelf, Javier.
- JavierGracias, los usaré para el dibujo.Thanks, I will use them for the drawing.
- MaríaDe nada, ¡suerte con tu tarea!You're welcome, good luck with your homework!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
