máquina de afeitar
Grammar & Usage
How it works
A feminine compound noun phrase formed by the head noun 'máquina' (machine), the preposition 'de' (of/for), and the infinitive verb 'afeitar' (to shave). Pluralization affects only the head noun ('máquinas de afeitar'). It commonly refers to an electric shaver or a safety razor depending on regional usage.
Sample sentences
Necesito comprar un repuesto para mi máquina de afeitar.
I need to buy a replacement head for my shaver.
Mi abuelo todavía prefiere usar una máquina de afeitar clásica en lugar de una eléctrica.
My grandfather still prefers to use a classic safety razor instead of an electric one.
La batería de la máquina de afeitar se agotó mientras me arreglaba la barba.
The shaver's battery ran out while I was trimming my beard.
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Example
Necesito comprar un repuesto para mi máquina de afeitar.
I need to buy a replacement head for my shaver.
Mi abuelo todavía prefiere usar una máquina de afeitar clásica en lugar de una eléctrica.
My grandfather still prefers to use a classic safety razor instead of an electric one.
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