How to Say "trowel" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “trowel” is “cuchara” — use 'cuchara' when referring to a trowel specifically in the context of construction or masonry, often a smaller, scoop-like tool..
cuchara
/koo-CHAH-rah//kuˈtʃaɾa/
Examples
El albañil usó una cuchara para aplicar el mortero.
The mason used a trowel to apply the mortar.
Necesito una cuchara para la sopa.
I need a spoon for the soup.
Revuelve el café con la cuchara pequeña.
Stir the coffee with the small spoon.
El albañil usa la cuchara para poner el cemento.
The bricklayer uses the trowel to apply the cement.
Gender and Articles
This word is feminine, so you always use 'la' or 'una'. To make it plural, just add an 's': 'las cucharas'.
Cuchara vs. Cucharada
Mistake: “Using 'cuchara' to mean 'spoonful'.”
Correction: Use 'cucharada' for the amount of food that fits in a spoon, and 'cuchara' for the physical tool itself.
plana
/PLAH-nah//ˈplana/
Examples
Con la plana, dejó el yeso perfectamente liso.
With the trowel, he left the plaster perfectly smooth.
El albañil usa la plana para alisar el cemento.
The mason uses the trowel to smooth the cement.
La plana mayor de la empresa decidió cambiar la estrategia.
The senior management of the company decided to change the strategy.
Confusing 'cuchara' and 'plana'
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