Polvos (en. Powder)

/ˈpol.βos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of fine particles that form a layer on surfaces.

The table was covered in powders.

La mesa estaba cubierta de polvos.

Substances in powder form that can have different uses.

I bought baby talcum powder.

Compré polvos de talco para bebé.

Elements or substances that disperse easily in the air.

The dust from the road was kicked up by passing cars.

Los polvos de la carretera levantaban al pasar los coches.

From Latin 'pulvis', which means 'dust'.

to cast powders

To apply substances in powder form onto something.

echar polvos

to be in a mess

To be in a confusing or problematic situation.

estar en polvos

magic powders

Enchanted or special substances used in magic.

polvos mágicos

stardust

Referring to something magical or astonishing.

polvo de estrellas

talcum powder

A fine substance used for hygiene or skin care.

polvo de talco

baking powder

A substance used as a leavening agent in cooking.

polvo de hornear

pollen

Powder produced by flowers for reproduction.

pólen

Colloquial term for referring to sexual relations.

Last night we had a quickie.

Anoche tuvimos un encuentro de polvos.

In some contexts, it can refer to trivial or insignificant matters.

Don’t worry about those trivial matters, they’re not worth it.

No te preocupes por esos polvos, no valen la pena.