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    Tostadora (en. Toaster)

    /tos- ta-ˈðo-ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An electric device used to brown bread.
    The toaster is in the kitchen.
    La tostadora está en la cocina.
    Reference to a specific part of a machine that is used to toast.
    The mechanism of the toaster is very efficient.
    El mecanismo de la tostadora es muy eficiente.
    It can also refer to an ancient device used to toast bread over a fire.
    Our grandmother used a cast iron toaster on the stove.
    Nuestra abuela usaba una tostadora de hierro en la estufa.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'tostar', which means to brown or heat, and the suffix '-adora' which indicates an agent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like toasted bread
    To be in perfect condition or to be in good shape.
    estar como pan tostado
    toasted bread
    Slices of bread that have been browned in a toaster or in a pan.
    pan tostado

    Related Words

    toasted
    The state of bread that has been browned or heated.
    tostado
    to toast
    The act of heating something until it is browned.
    tostar
    appliance
    Electric device used in the home.
    electrodoméstico

    Slang Meanings

    Campaign toaster
    They call a crunchy loaf of bread 'the campaign toaster'.
    Le dicen 'la tostadora de campaña' a una barra de pan crujiente.
    Maxed-out toaster
    When someone is laughing a lot and says 'I'm like a maxed-out toaster'.
    Cuando alguien se está riendo mucho y dice 'estoy como una tostadora a tope'.