How to Say "ironing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ironing” is “plancha” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the task of smoothing clothes
Examples
He comprado una plancha nueva porque la vieja no calienta.
I bought a new iron because the old one doesn't heat up.
Tengo una montaña de plancha acumulada desde el lunes.
I have a mountain of ironing piled up since Monday.
Ten cuidado, la plancha todavía está muy caliente.
Be careful, the iron is still very hot.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine. Use 'la plancha' or 'una plancha,' never 'el' or 'un.'
Iron the Metal vs. Iron the Tool
Mistake: “La mesa es de plancha.”
Correction: La mesa es de hierro.
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