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"Refrigerator" in Spanish: refrigerador
el refrigerador
Note: ES: el frigorífico; also: la nevera
A refrigerator is el refrigerador (reh-free-heh-rah-DOHR). It is masculine. Many speakers also say la nevera for the same refrigerador; Spain often uses el frigorífico.
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How to pronounce refrigerador
Say it
reh-free-heh-rah-DOHR
/re.fɾi.xe.ɾaˈðoɾ/
Five syllables: reh-free-heh-rah-DOHR. Stress DOHR. Soft g before e, like h.
"Refrigerator" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el refrigerador | refrigerator Clear word in much of Latin America. | Clear word in much of Latin America. |
| la nevera | fridge Very common everyday word for the fridge. | Very common everyday word for the fridge. |
| el frigorífico | refrigerator Common in Spain. | Common in Spain. |
| en el refrigerador | in the refrigerator Putting food away. | Putting food away. |
How to use refrigerador in real life
- 1Putting groceries away
Guarda la leche en el refrigerador.
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
En el refrigerador marks the place.
- 2Looking for leftovers
¿Qué hay en el refrigerador?
What's in the refrigerator?
A simple kitchen question with refrigerador.
- 3Describing a kitchen
El refrigerador es nuevo.
The refrigerator is new.
El refrigerador is masculine.
Mistakes English speakers make with refrigerador
Incorrect: La refrigerador está vacío.
Correct: El refrigerador está vacío.
Refrigerador is masculine. Say el refrigerador.
Incorrect: Pon esto en el fridge.
Correct: Pon esto en el refrigerador. / Pon esto en la nevera.
Use refrigerador or nevera, not English fridge.
Good to know
Good to knowRefrigerador and nevera both work in Latin America. Spain often says frigorífico. All mean the kitchen fridge.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Unpacking groceries together
ChatPal
¿Cabe esto en el refrigerador?
Will this fit in the refrigerator?
You
Sí. Abro el refrigerador ahora.
Yes. I'm opening the refrigerator now.
ChatPal
Pongan las verduras abajo.
Put the vegetables on the bottom.
You
Listo. La leche va arriba.
Done. The milk goes on top.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Refrigerator" in Spanish
Is refrigerador masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el refrigerador, un refrigerador grande.
Is nevera okay?
Yes. Nevera is a common everyday word for the refrigerador.
What do people say in Spain?
Often el frigorífico. Same idea as refrigerador.
How do you pronounce refrigerador?
reh-free-heh-rah-DOHR. Stress DOHR.
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