limpiaparabrisas
/limpjapaɾabɾisas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "wiper blades" is translated into Spanish as limpiaparabrisas.
The word limpiaparabrisas refers to the entire wiper assembly (the blade and the arm), whereas English often distinguishes between the 'wiper' and the 'blade'.
Which one should you use?
Escobillas de limpiaparabrisas is a formal way to say 'wiper blades' in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, cauchos limpiaparabrisas is used to mean 'windshield wiper rubbers' and hules limpiaparabrisas is used to mean 'windshield wiper rubber blades'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word limpiaparabrisas is invariable in gender and number. To make it plural, you only change the article, such as los limpiaparabrisas.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjapaɾabɾisas/
Did you know?
- The word parabrisas is a compound of para, meaning 'to stop' or 'to block', and brisas, meaning 'breezes'.
- In Spanish, the word escobillas is used for blades, which literally translates to 'small brushes'.
- The word limpiaparabrisas is invariable, meaning it never changes its ending regardless of whether it is singular or plural.
Examples in context
- El mecánico me recomendó cambiar los limpiaparabrisas de mi automóvil.The mechanic recommended that I replace the wiper blades in my car.
- Necesito comprar unas escobillas de limpiaparabrisas nuevas para mi flota de camiones.I need to buy some new windshield wiper brushes for my fleet of trucks.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir limpiadores de parabrisas nuevos?Do you know where I can get new wiper blades?
- Necesito cambiar los limpiaparabrisas de mi automóvil.I need to replace the wiper blades in my car.
- Necesito cambiar los limpiaparabrisas.I need to change the wiper blades.
- Los limpiaparabrisas hacen mucho ruido.The wiper blades make a lot of noise.
- Compré unos limpiaparabrisas nuevos para el coche.I bought some new wiper blades for the car.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are inspecting their car during a rainstorm.
- Javier¿Ves que los limpiaparabrisas no funcionan bien?Do you see that the wiper blades aren't working well?
- ElenaSí, Javier, están muy gastados.Yes, Javier, they are very worn out.
- JavierVoy a comprar unos limpiaparabrisas nuevos ahora.I am going to buy some new wiper blades now.
- ElenaMe parece una buena idea.I think that is a good idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
