Spanish word

quitamanchas

Pronunciation

IPA/kitaˈmantʃas/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstain remover

Example

¿Dónde compraste ese quitamanchas?

Where did you buy that stain remover?

Illustration for quitamanchas (stain remover)

More examples

Siempre llevo un quitamanchas pequeño en el bolso.

I always carry a small stain remover in my bag.

Core concept

A spray, stick, or liquid product that lifts stains from fabric.

Common phrases

  • usar quitamanchas

    use a stain remover

  • comprar quitamanchas

    buy a stain remover

Similar words

detergente: Washes overall dirt and grease from clothing or dishes with powder or liquid.
removedor de manchas: Targets a particular mark with a liquid or spray applied to the spot.
blanqueador: Chemically whitens fabrics by fading colored stains, often for whites.

Definition in Spanish

Sustancia o producto, en forma de spray, barra o líquido, destinado a quitar manchas de ropa u otros tejidos.

Word origin

From Spanish quitar 'to remove' + mancha 'stain', originally a compound meaning 'that which removes stains' and now a product category.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers normally include an article (for example, 'un quitamanchas'), which distinguishes the noun for the product from the verb quitar.

Related words

  • quitarremoveverb
  • manchadostainedadjective

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