Planchadora (en. Ironer)
/plan.t͡ʃaˈðo.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A tool used to smooth fabric using heat.
I used the iron to remove the wrinkles from the shirt.
Utilicé la planchadora para quitar las arrugas de la camisa.
A person who is dedicated to ironing clothing items.
The iron left my shirts impeccable.
La planchadora dejó mis camisas impecables.
Etymology
The word planchadora comes from the verb 'planchar', which means to smooth clothes with an iron.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have the iron ready
To be prepared to solve last-minute problems.
tener la planchadora lista
to start ironing
To let someone take care of something without worrying further.
echar a planchar
Related Words
to iron
To perform the action of smoothing clothes or fabrics with heat.
planchar
ironing
The process of smoothing a garment.
planchado
Slang Meanings
It refers to a person who takes great care of their appearance.
That girl is an ironer; she's always impeccable.
Esa chica es una planchadora, siempre está impecable.
In a humorous tone, it is used to describe someone who is always tidying up or cleaning.
My friend is an ironer; she can't leave a place messy.
Mi amiga es una planchadora, no puede dejar un lugar desordenado.