Spray (en. Spray)
/sprei/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Dispersion of a liquid in the form of small droplets.
I used a spray to deodorize the room.
Utilicé un spray para desodorizar la habitación.
Container that holds a liquid with a spraying mechanism.
I bought a spray to protect the plants from insects.
Compré un spray para proteger las plantas de los insectos.
verb
To apply a liquid in the form of small droplets onto a surface.
I need to spray the paint onto the wood.
Necesito sprayear la pintura sobre la madera.
Etymology
From the English 'spray', which means to sprinkle or spray.
Common Phrases and Expressions
insect repellent spray
Product used to repel or kill insects.
spray antiinsectos
spray paint
Aerosol paint applied through a nozzle.
spray de pintura
Related Words
to spray
To cover something with drops of liquid.
rociar
to pulverize
To convert a liquid into small particles or droplets.
pulverizar
Slang Meanings
To spray perfume excessively.
She always sprays herself before going out; it seems like she lives in an aerosol.
Ella siempre se sprayea antes de salir, parece que vive en un aerosol.