tirador de cremallera
/tiɾadoɾ de kɾemaʝeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'zipper pull' is translated into Spanish as tirador de cremallera.
A zipper pull refers to the small handle or tab used to open and close a zipper. To sound more natural when using this in a complete sentence, it is common to include the definite article to say el tirador de la cremallera.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In technical or sewing contexts, you may encounter the term el cursor de la cremallera to refer to the pull.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɾadoɾ de kɾemaʝeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word cremallera actually comes from the French word crémaillère, which refers to a fireplace crane or a notched support used to hold a cooking pot.
- While tirador refers to the pull, the word tirar can mean both 'to pull' and 'to throw' depending on the context.
- The word tirador is used for many different types of handles, including the trigger of a gun or the cord of a light switch.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando un tirador de la cremalleraI am looking for a zipper pull
- Puedes ayudarme a arreglar el agarrador del cierre de mi chaqueta?Can you help me fix the zipper pull on my jacket?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una lengüeta del cierre de repuesto?Where can I find a spare zipper pull?
- El tirador de cremallera es muy pequeño.The zipper pull is very small.
- ¿Puedes arreglar el tirador de cremallera de mi chaqueta?Can you fix the zipper pull on my jacket?
- Se rompió el tirador de cremallera de mi mochila.The zipper pull on my backpack broke.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are looking at a broken bag.
- MaríaMateo, no puedo cerrar la mochila.Mateo, I can't close the backpack.
- MateoParece que le falta el tirador de cremallera.It looks like the zipper pull is missing.
- María¿Puedes ayudarme a arreglarlo?Can you help me fix it?
- MateoSí, buscaré un clip para usarlo como tirador.Yes, I will look for a clip to use as a pull.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cremallera, de, tirador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
