Refrigerator in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'refrigerator' is 'refrigerador', pronounced reh-free-heh-rah-DOR (IPA: /refɾixeɾaˈðoɾ/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: refrigeradores).
Pronunciation: reh-free-heh-rah-DOR
| Spanish | refrigerador |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | reh-free-heh-rah-DOR · /refɾixeɾaˈðoɾ/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | refrigeradores |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'refrigerador'
- Guarda la leche en el refrigerador, por favor.
Put the milk in the refrigerator, please. - ¿Queda algo de jugo en el refrigerador?
Is there any juice left in the fridge? - El refrigerador está casi vacío; hay que ir al supermercado.
The refrigerator is almost empty; we need to go to the supermarket. - Compramos un refrigerador nuevo porque el viejo gastaba demasiada electricidad.
We bought a new refrigerator because the old one used too much electricity.
How to Use 'refrigerador'
This is one of the most regionally varied words in Spanish, so learn the local term for where you'll be. In Mexico the casual short form is 'el refri'.
Regional note: Mexico and Chile: 'refrigerador' (colloquially 'refri'); Spain: 'nevera' or 'frigorífico'; Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay: 'heladera'; Colombia, Venezuela, the Caribbean: 'nevera'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Refrigerator' in Spanish is 'refrigerador', pronounced reh-free-heh-rah-DOR.
It is spelled r-e-f-r-i-g-e-r-a-d-o-r.
'Refrigerador' is masculine: you say 'el refrigerador'.
The plural of 'refrigerador' is 'refrigeradores'.
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