Hoover (en. Hoover)

/ˈhuːvər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Vacuum cleaner or device for cleaning surfaces using suction.
I bought a Hoover to keep my house clean.
Compré una Hoover para mantener mi casa limpia.
Recognized brand of vacuum cleaners in the market.
The Hoover is synonymous with quality in cleaners.
La Hoover es sinónimo de calidad en limpiadores.
The action of vacuuming with a vacuum cleaner.
I am going to hoover the carpet before the visit.
Voy a hoover la alfombra antes de la visita.

Etymology

Name of the American company founded by W. H. Hoover in 1908.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to Hoover
To use a vacuum cleaner to clean the floor.
pasar la Hoover
hooverize
To clean an area intensely with a vacuum cleaner.
hooverizar

Related Words

vacuum cleaner
Electrical device used for cleaning and sucking up dust.
aspiradora
to clean
To remove dirt or clutter from a surface.
limpiar
suction
Action of extracting air or particles from a space.
succión

Slang Meanings

To use a vacuum cleaner quickly.
I am going to do a quick hoover before my friends arrive.
Voy a hacer un hoover rápido antes de que lleguen mis amigos.
To clean an area energetically.
I need to do a hoover in my room; it’s a mess.
Tengo que hacer un hoover en mi habitación, está un desastre.