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“bristle” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθeɾða/

Example

¿Puedes cambiar las cerdas del cepillo?

Could you replace the brush's bristles?

Illustration for cerda (bristle)

How to say “bristle” in Spanish

“Bristle” in Spanish is cerda.

Stiff short fibers forming the cleaning surface of a brush.

Full entry for cerda: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cerda

Las cerdas de nylon resisten mejor la humedad.

Nylon bristles resist moisture better.

Tips for using cerda

  • On product labels 'cerdas naturales' denotes animal-hair bristles (not synthetic), and calling a person 'cerda' is an insulting use meaning 'sow'.

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