desbrozadora
/desbɾoθadoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "weed wacker" is translated into Spanish as desbrozadora.
How does it change in a sentence?
desbrozadora is a feminine noun. To form the plural, desbrozadoras, add -s to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/desbɾoθadoɾa/
Did you know?
- The term guadaña refers to a traditional 'scythe', so motoguadaña implies a motorized version of that ancient hand tool.
- The word desbrozar can also be used metaphorically in some contexts to mean clearing away obstacles or 'cleaning house' before starting a project.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people call it a motoguadaña instead of desbrozadora.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una desbrozadora nueva.I need to buy a new weed wacker.
- La desbrozadora está en el garaje.The weed wacker is in the garage.
- Usa la desbrozadora para limpiar el jardín.Use the weed wacker to clean the garden.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are in the backyard looking at the overgrown grass.
- Elena¿Dónde está la desbrozadora, Mateo?Where is the weed wacker, Mateo?
- MateoEstá guardada en el cobertizo.It is stored in the shed.
- ElenaPerfecto, voy a buscarla ahora.Perfect, I am going to look for it now.
- MateoTen cuidado al usarla.Be careful when using it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
