Spanish word

lustrar

Pronunciation

IPA/lusˈtɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbpolish

Example

Voy a lustrar los zapatos.

I'm going to polish the shoes.

Illustration for lustrar (polish)

More examples

¿Puedes lustrar la plata antes de la cena?

Can you polish the silver before dinner?

Core concept

Rubbing a surface with a cloth or wax until it gleams.

Common phrases

  • lustrar los zapatos

    polish the shoes

  • lustrar la plata

    polish the silver

  • lustrar los muebles

    polish the furniture

Similar words

pulir: Rubbing or abrading a surface to make it smooth and remove tiny imperfections.
limpiar: Removing dirt, dust, or stains from a surface to make it clean.
encerar: Applying wax to a surface to create a protective, glossy finish.
frotar: Rubbing a surface forcefully or repeatedly, typically to scrub or loosen material.

Definition in Spanish

Pulir una superficie mediante frotamiento o aplicación de cera o producto, con el fin de hacerla brillante.

Word origin

From Latin lustrare 'to make bright', in Spanish lustrar means rubbing or waxing a surface to produce shine.

Usage tips

  • Used when the goal is a glossy finish or improved appearance, not merely to remove dirt, so use limpiar for ordinary cleaning.

Other meanings

  • shineverb

Opposites

Related words

  • lustrelusternoun
  • lustradopolishedadjective

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