el guardapolvo
guardapolvo
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USAGE NOTE
The plural of “guardapolvo” is “guardapolvos,” which is also used as an alternative form in the singular.
el guardapolvo(
gwahr
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dah
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pohl
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. coveralls (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Es fácil identificar a los empleados de esta tienda porque llevan un guardapolvo celeste.It's easy to spot the employees in this store because they're all wearing light blue coveralls.
b. overalls (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Ponte el guardapolvos si vas a trabajar en el taller.Put on your overalls if you're going to be working in the workshop.
c. coverall (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi abuelo era relojero y cuando trabajaba llevaba un guardapolvo gris.My grandfather was a watchmaker and when he was working, he wore a gray coverall.
d. overall (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La señora que hace la limpieza de la oficina es aquella del guardapolvos naranja.The lady who does the cleaning in the office is that one in the orange overall.
e. smock
¿Cómo haces para ensuciarte tanto el guardapolvos, Martina?How do you manage to get your smock so dirty, Martina?
2. (coat)
a. duster
Me compré un guardapolvo divino en un sitio online.I bought a gorgeous duster from an online store.
b. duster coat
Los guardapolvos se ven muy bonitos si eres alta.Duster coats look great if you're tall.
a. overhang
El guardapolvo de la puerta de la iglesia se está desmoronando.The overhang on the church door is crumbling.
4. (mechanics)
a. rubber boot
Uno de los guardapolvos de mi moto está roto y no consigo el repuesto.One of the rubber boots on my motorbike is broken and I can't find the spare part for it.
a. drop cloth (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Siempre se debe cubrir el suelo con un guardapolvo cuando se pinta.You should always cover the floor with a drop cloth when you paint.
b. dust sheet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Quiero pintar la cocina pero primero necesito comprar unos guardapolvos.I want to paint the kitchen but first I need to buy some dust sheets.
a. weatherstrip
Vamos a tener que cambiar el guardapolvo; está podrido.We're going to have to replace the weatherstrip; it's rotten.
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