Planchas (en. Irons)

/ˈplant͡ʃas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An electrical device used to remove wrinkles from clothing.

I used the iron to smooth the shirt before going out.

Usé la plancha para alisar la camisa antes de salir.

Name given to products in the form of sheets or blocks.

Metal plates are used in construction.

Las planchas de metal se utilizan en construcción.

verb

The action of smoothing or pressing with an iron.

She irons the clothes every Saturday.

Ella plancha la ropa todos los sábados.

From Latin 'planca', which means board or plate.

metal sheets

Sheets of metal used in various applications.

planchas de metal

hot iron

Refers to an iron that has been heated to smooth clothes.

plancha caliente

to iron

The action of using an iron to remove wrinkles from clothing.

planchar

electric iron

A type of iron that uses electricity to heat.

plancha eléctrica

ironing

The process of smoothing clothes using an iron.

planchado

Refers to a bad move in a game or situation.

That was a bad move; it won't happen to you again.

Esa fue una plancha, no te volvió a pasar.

Colloquial use in certain countries to describe a negative or failed action.

What you did was a bad move; you should apologize.

Lo que hiciste fue una plancha, deberías disculparte.