refrigerador
“refrigerador” means “refrigerator” in Spanish (kitchen appliance).
refrigerator, fridge
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¿Puedes poner estas verduras en el refrigerador, por favor?
A1Can you put these vegetables in the refrigerator, please?
El refrigerador está haciendo un ruido extraño, creo que se está dañando.
A2The fridge is making a strange noise, I think it's breaking down.
Compramos un refrigerador nuevo con dispensador de hielo.
B1We bought a new refrigerator with an ice dispenser.
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Quick Quiz: refrigerador
Question 1 of 1
Which of these words refers to the part of the appliance that makes ice, not the main cooling section?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is built from the Spanish verb *refrigerar* (to cool down), which comes from Latin roots. The ending *-dor* is a common suffix that means 'the thing that performs the action.' Therefore, it literally means 'the object that cools.'
First recorded: Mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'refrigerador' or 'nevera'?
Both are correct and widely understood. 'Refrigerador' is the formal term, but 'nevera' is often shorter and more common in daily chat, especially in Spain. Choose whichever one you find easier to remember!
Why is it 'el refrigerador'?
It is masculine because most Spanish nouns ending in -dor are masculine. You need to use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.