How to Say "apron" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “apron” is “delantal” — use 'delantal' for the garment worn over clothes, typically in the kitchen or workshop, to keep them clean..
delantal
/deh-lan-TAHL//delanˈtal/
Examples
Me puse el delantal para empezar a cocinar.
I put on the apron to start cooking.
El carnicero tiene el delantal manchado de sangre.
The butcher has blood stains on his apron.
Ata bien las cintas de tu delantal para que no se caiga.
Tie the ribbons of your apron well so it doesn't fall off.
Making it plural
Since this word ends in a consonant (l), you don't just add 's' to make it plural. You must add 'es', making it 'delantales'.
Masculine Gender
Even though it is an item often associated with the kitchen, it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el delantal'.
Confusion with 'Adelante'
Mistake: “Voy a comprar un adelante.”
Correction: Voy a comprar un delantal. 'Adelante' means 'forward' or 'ahead', while 'delantal' is the garment you wear in front of you.
Gender Error
Mistake: “La delantal está sucia.”
Correction: El delantal está sucio. Remember that most words ending in 'l' are masculine in Spanish.
rampa
/RAHM-pah//ˈrampa/
Examples
Hay una rampa al lado de las escaleras para las sillas de ruedas.
There is a ramp next to the stairs for wheelchairs.
El coche tiene dificultades para subir la rampa del garaje.
The car has trouble going up the garage ramp.
Los skaters practican saltos en la rampa del parque.
The skaters practice jumps on the park ramp.
Gender and Articles
Since this word ends in 'a', it is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using it with actions
When talking about using a ramp, we usually use the words 'subir' (to go up) or 'bajar' (to go down).
Avoiding 'el rampa'
Mistake: “El rampa es empinado.”
Correction: La rampa es empinada. Remember that nouns ending in 'a' are almost always feminine.
Clothing vs. Airport Area
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