Inklingo

aspiradora

ah-spee-rah-DOH-rah/as.pi.ɾa.ˈðo.ra/

aspiradora means vacuum cleaner in Spanish (household appliance).

vacuum cleaner

Also: hoover
NounfA2
SpainLatin America
A modern red canister vacuum cleaner with a flexible hose and floor nozzle sitting on a clean wooden floor.

📝 In Action

Tengo que pasar la aspiradora porque la alfombra está sucia.

A1

I have to vacuum because the carpet is dirty.

La aspiradora robot es muy útil para limpiar los pelos del perro.

A2

The robot vacuum is very useful for cleaning up dog hair.

He comprado una aspiradora nueva que no necesita bolsa.

B1

I bought a new vacuum cleaner that doesn't need a bag.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aspirador (vacuum (masculine form))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pasar la aspiradorato vacuum
  • bolsa de la aspiradoravacuum cleaner bag
  • aspiradora de manohandheld vacuum

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aspiradora" in Spanish:

hoovervacuum cleaner

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Quick Quiz: aspiradora

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How do you say 'to vacuum' in Spanish using 'aspiradora'?

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📚 Etymology

Based on the verb 'aspirar' (from Latin 'aspirare', meaning to breathe toward), combined with the suffix '-dora' which is used to name instruments and machines.

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: aspiratorFrench: aspirateur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'el aspiradora' or 'la aspiradora'?

It is always 'la aspiradora' because it is a feminine noun. If you want to use the masculine version, you must say 'el aspirador'.

Can I use 'aspirar' as a verb for cleaning?

Yes! You can say 'aspirar la alfombra' (to vacuum the carpet). It is a perfectly correct alternative to 'pasar la aspiradora'.

What is a 'robot vacuum' called in Spanish?

It is usually called 'una aspiradora robot' or simply 'un robot aspirador'.