Spanish word

maquinilla

Pronunciation

IPA/makiˈniʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrazor

Example

Necesito una maquinilla.

I need a razor.

Illustration for maquinilla (razor)

More examples

¿Tienes una maquinilla de precisión para las cejas?

Do you have a precision razor for the eyebrows?

Core concept

Small blade razor for shaving beard or body hair.

Common phrases

  • maquinilla de afeitar

    razor

  • maquinilla desechable

    disposable razor

  • maquinilla de precisión

    precision razor

Similar words

rasuradora: Shaving tool or machine for removing facial and body hair.
afeitadora: Electric shaver that cuts beard and body hair using powered blades or heads.

Definition in Spanish

Utensilio pequeño, frecuentemente desechable, formado por hojas o cuchillas, usado para rasurar la barba o el vello corporal.

Word origin

The word is formed by adding the diminutive -illa to máquina, indicating a small machine used for shaving.

Usage tips

  • Retail labels often use maquinilla desechable for single-use items and maquinilla de cartucho for cartridge systems, so the modifier clarifies the product type.

Other meanings

  • shavernoun

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