Spanish Conversation · Level 85
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Spanish word
cremallera
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾemaˈʝeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounzipper
Example
¿Puedes subir la cremallera de mi chaqueta?
Can you zip up my jacket?
More examples
La cremallera de mi bolso se ha roto.
The zipper on my bag has broken.
Core concept
Two fabric tapes with interlocking metal or plastic teeth drawn together by a sliding pull.
Common phrases
subir la cremallera
zip up the zipper
bajar la cremallera
unzip the zipper
cerrar la cremallera
close the zipper
Similar words
zíper: Casual, English-derived tape fastener made of two toothed strips joined by a sliding pull.
cierre: Any fastening or closure device used to shut an opening on clothing, luggage, or containers.
botón: Round or shaped sewn fastener inserted through a hole to hold pieces of fabric together.
broche: Decorative or functional clasp or snap used to secure clothing or join accessory parts.
Definition in Spanish
Sistema de cierre formado por dos tiras con dientes enfrentados que se acoplan mediante un deslizador para abrir o cerrar una abertura.
Word origin
From French crémaillère meaning 'toothed rack', the word was applied in Spanish to the fastening formed by matching rows of teeth.
Usage tips
- Common verbs are subir la cremallera and bajar la cremallera, and everyday short reports include phrases like 'se me ha quedado la cremallera abierta' or 'se me ha atascado la cremallera'.