English–Spanish
“colander” in Spanish
How to say “colander” in Spanish
“Colander” in Spanish is colador.
Metal or plastic bowl with many perforations that lets liquid drain while keeping solids.
Example sentences with colador
Escurre la pasta en el colador.
Drain the pasta in the colander.
Tips for using colador
- Spanish distinguishes colador (a sieve or strainer that filters through holes or mesh) from escurridor (a drainer or rack that simply lets water run off without sieving).