limpiaparabrisas
/limpjapaɾabɾisas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for wipers is limpiaparabrisas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word limpiaparabrisas is an invariable noun, meaning its form does not change whether you are referring to one wiper or multiple wipers. To refer to a single wiper, use the singular article el with the word limpiaparabrisas.
How do you pronounce it?
/limpjapaɾabɾisas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, a person who cleans windshields at traffic lights is called a limpiaparabrisas regardless of whether they use a tool.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear people refer to them simply as plumas (feathers), as the wiper blade resembles a quill.
- The root brisa in limpiaparabrisas refers specifically to a light breeze, rather than the stronger word for wind, viento.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un limpiador de parabrisas nuevoI need to buy a new wiper
- ¡Mis escobillas necesitan ser cambiadas!My wipers need to be changed!
- Déjalas en el taller para que revisen las escobillas.Leave them at the workshop to have the wipers checked.
- Las plumillas de mi auto están desgastadasMy car's wipers are worn out
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar unas buenas plumillas para mi coche?Where can I buy some good wipers for my car?
- Los limpiaparabrisas no funcionan bien.The wipers are not working well.
- Necesito cambiar los limpiaparabrisas del coche.I need to change the car wipers.
- ¿Dónde compraste los limpiaparabrisas nuevos?Where did you buy the new wipers?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are sitting in a car during a rainstorm.
- MaríaNo veo nada, pon los limpiaparabrisas, Daniel.I can't see anything, put on the wipers, Daniel.
- DanielYa los puse, pero no limpian bien.I already put them on, but they aren't cleaning well.
- MaríaCreo que están muy viejos y gastados.I think they are very old and worn out.
- DanielTienes razón, los cambiaré mañana mismo.You're right, I'll change them tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
