English–Spanish
“disinfect” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desinfekˈtaɾ/
Example
Por favor, desinfecta la mesa antes de comer.
Please disinfect the table before eating.
How to say “disinfect” in Spanish
“Disinfect” in Spanish is desinfectar.
Surface being treated to remove microbes.
Example sentences with desinfectar
Siempre procuro desinfectar mis manos después de usar el transporte público.
I always try to disinfect my hands after using public transport.
Tips for using desinfectar
- Desinfectar is used when the focus is killing or reducing microorganisms, while limpiar refers to removing dirt and grime so the two are not interchangeable in medical or hygiene contexts.