desbrozadora
/desbɾoθadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'weed eater' is translated into Spanish as desbrozadora.
A weed eater is a motorized tool used for cutting grass and weeds in areas where a lawn mower cannot reach.
What does it mean word for word?
The word desbrozadora is derived from the verb desbrozar, which means to clear brush or undergrowth and the suffix -adora, which denotes a machine or tool that performs that action.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, desbrozadora is the standard term for this machinery, though the formal term cortabordes is also used in that country. Motoguadaña is another common term used to describe the tool.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. If you are referring to multiple machines, you must use the feminine plural form desbrozadoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/desbɾoθadoɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear people call it a motoguadaña, which literally translates to 'motor scythe'.
- The suffix -adora is so productive in Spanish that it can turn almost any action verb into a machine, such as lavadora for a washing machine.
- While English speakers often use the brand name 'Weed Eater' as a generic term, Spanish speakers almost always use the descriptive functional name for the tool.
Examples in context
- Necesito una desbrozadora nuevaI need a new weed eater
- He comprado un cortabordes eléctricoI have bought an electric weed eater
- Ella usa una cortadora de maleza para mantener su jardínShe uses a weed eater to maintain her garden
- Préstame tu máquina para eliminar malas hierbasLend me your weed eater
- Necesito comprar una desbrozadora nueva.I need to buy a new weed eater.
- La desbrozadora no funciona bien.The weed eater is not working well.
- Usa la desbrozadora para los bordes del jardín.Use the weed eater for the edges of the garden.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are working in the garden.
- Sofía¿Dónde dejaste la desbrozadora, Daniel?Where did you leave the weed eater, Daniel?
- DanielEstá en el garaje.It is in the garage.
- SofíaPerfecto, la voy a usar ahora.Perfect, I am going to use it now.
- DanielTen cuidado con las piedras.Be careful with the stones.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
