sarro (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/saˈro/

Translation options

• Tartar
• Limescale
• Scale

Meaning

The word "sarro" refers to the accumulation of mineralized deposits, commonly known as tartar or limescale, that forms on surfaces such as teeth, pipes, or water fixtures. In Spanish, it is often used in the contexts of dental hygiene, plumbing, and general cleaning. It is more commonly used in oral speech than in written contexts, especially when referring to dental hygiene.

Example sentences

1. En la última visita al dentista me tuvieron que limpiar el sarro.

2. In the last visit to the dentist, they had to clean the tartar off my teeth.

3. La tubería de la cocina está obstruida debido al exceso de sarro.

4. The kitchen pipe is clogged due to an excess of limescale.

Idiomatic expressions

In Spanish, the word "sarro" is part of various idiomatic expressions, such as: 1. Estar más duro que el sarro - Literal translation: "To be harder than tartar" - Meaning: Refers to something being very difficult to remove or resolve. - Example: Este problema está más duro que el sarro. - Translation: This problem is harder than limescale.

1. Estar lleno de sarro
2. Literal translation: "To be full of limescale"
3. Meaning: To be mentally or emotionally sluggish.
4. Example: Hoy me levanté lleno de sarro.
   • Translation: Today I woke up feeling mentally sluggish.

Etymology

The origin of the word "sarro" comes from the Latin term "sagrum," which referred to the incrustation or coating that forms on bodies immersed in stagnant water. Over time, this evolved into the Spanish word "sarro" with a similar meaning.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Cálculo dental, tártaro
• Antonyms: Limpio, descalcificado