Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
polvo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpolβo/
Meaning
- masculine noundust
Example
¿Ves polvo en la estantería?
Do you see dust on the shelf?
More examples
Tengo que quitar el polvo de la mesa.
I have to remove the dust from the table.
Core concept
Thin layer of fine particles settled on a shelf or furniture.
Common phrases
quitar el polvo
remove the dust
levantar polvo
kick up dust
capa de polvo
dust layer
Similar words
pelusa: Tiny fuzzy fibers or lint balls that cling to clothing and fabrics.
polvillo: Very fine powderlike dust that leaves a faint film on surfaces.
mugre: Thick, greasy grime that clings, darkens, and soils surfaces.
polvareda: Large billowing cloud of dust that rises into the air from wind or activity.
Definition in Spanish
Partículas muy finas de materia sólida que se depositan en superficies o permanecen suspendidas en el aire; también, materia convertida en forma de polvo.
Word origin
From Latin pulvis (pulveris), meaning 'dust' or 'powder', which passed into Old Spanish and became polvo.
Usage tips
- For dusting, use quitar el polvo.
Other meanings
- powdernoun
Related words
- empolvarpowderverb
- polvorientodustyadjective
- polvaredacloud of dustnoun