Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
cepillar
Pronunciation
IPA/θepiˈʝaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbrush
Example
Me cepillo los dientes todas las mañanas.
I brush my teeth every morning.
More examples
Antes de salir, me cepillo el cabello.
Before leaving, I brush my hair.
Core concept
Rubbing a surface with a brush or brushlike tool to remove dirt or smooth it.
Common phrases
cepillar los dientes
brush teeth
cepillar el cabello
brush hair
cepillar los zapatos
brush the shoes
Similar words
limpiar: Removing dirt and grime from objects or places to make them clean.
lavar: Using water or liquid to wash away dirt and grime from something.
enjuagar: Rinsing the mouth or utensils with water to flush out dirt or soap.
peinar: Using a comb or brush to detangle and arrange hair neatly.
Definition in Spanish
Pasar un cepillo o un objeto parecido sobre una superficie para quitar suciedad o alisar mediante fricción.
Word origin
Derived from the noun cepillo 'brush' (from Latin capillus 'hair') plus the Spanish verbal suffix -ar, denoting the action of using a brush.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the reflexive cepillarse for personal grooming (e.g., Me cepillo el pelo) while nonreflexive cepillar more often refers to brushing objects or surfaces.