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A2 noun 10 min de lecture

tostador

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Explication tostador in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'tostador' is one of the basic kitchen words you learn. You should know that it is a masculine noun ('el tostador') and that it is used for bread ('el pan'). You can use it in very simple sentences like 'El tostador es blanco' (The toaster is white) or 'Yo tengo un tostador' (I have a toaster). Focus on identifying the object in a room and knowing its basic purpose: making breakfast. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just the name and its gender.

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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'tostador' in the context of daily routines. You can describe where it is located ('encima de la mesa') and what you do with it ('pongo el pan en el tostador'). You should also be aware of the feminine version 'tostadora', which is common in Latin America. You might use it to express needs or problems, such as 'El tostador no funciona' (The toaster doesn't work) or 'Necesito comprar un tostador nuevo' (I need to buy a new toaster). You are starting to connect the noun with common verbs like 'tostar', 'quemar', and 'limpiar'.

By B1, you can handle more detailed situations involving a 'tostador'. You can follow or give instructions on how to use one, discussing settings like 'intensidad' or 'tiempo'. You might use conditional sentences: 'Si tuviera un tostador, me haría una tostada' (If I had a toaster, I would make myself a piece of toast). You can also describe different types of toasters, like 'tostador de ranura ancha' (wide-slot toaster) or 'tostador plano'. Your vocabulary expands to include parts of the machine, like the 'bandeja de migas' (crumb tray) or the 'cable'.

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At the B2 level, you can use 'tostador' in more abstract or complex discussions. You might talk about the energy efficiency of different appliances or compare the quality of various brands in a detailed way. You can use the word in passive constructions: 'El pan fue puesto en el tostador' (The bread was put in the toaster) or in complex relative clauses. You are also comfortable with regional variations and can switch between 'tostador' and 'tostadora' depending on who you are talking to. You might also understand metaphorical uses in literature or advanced conversation.

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At the C1 level, 'tostador' is used with complete fluency in any context. You can discuss the technical specifications of a commercial-grade 'tostador industrial' or the history of its design. You might use the word in idiomatic or creative ways, or understand its use in specific dialects or technical manuals without effort. You can explain the nuances between a 'tostador', a 'salamandra', and a 'gratinador' to someone else. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the correct use of prepositions and accompanying adjectives in high-level descriptive writing.

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At the C2 level, 'tostador' is just another tool in your vast linguistic arsenal. You can engage in professional-level discussions about the manufacturing, thermodynamics, or marketing of toasters. You can appreciate subtle humor or wordplay involving the term. Whether you're reading a complex legal document about appliance safety standards or a piece of contemporary Spanish fiction where a 'tostador' plays a symbolic role, you understand every connotation and cultural reference perfectly. You can also navigate the most obscure regionalisms related to toasting and kitchen equipment.

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tostador en 30 secondes

A masculine noun (el tostador) referring to the kitchen appliance used to toast bread.
Commonly used in the context of breakfast and daily kitchen routines.
Interchangeable with the feminine 'tostadora' in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Derived from the verb 'tostar' (to toast) plus the suffix '-dor' (agent).

The Spanish word tostador is a masculine noun that refers to the essential kitchen appliance used to toast slices of bread, bagels, or English muffins. At its core, the word is derived from the verb tostar (to toast) combined with the suffix -dor, which indicates an agent or a tool that performs an action. While it may seem like a simple object, the tostador is a centerpiece of the morning ritual in millions of Spanish-speaking households, from the bustling cafes of Madrid to the family kitchens of Buenos Aires.

Grammatical Gender: In Spain, el tostador is the standard masculine form, whereas in many Latin American countries, the feminine la tostadora is more frequently used to describe the same device. Both are correct and understood globally.

Historically, the concept of toasting bread dates back to ancient civilizations that used fire to preserve bread by removing moisture. However, the modern electric tostador as we know it today began appearing in Spanish kitchens during the mid-20th century. When you use this word, you are usually referring to the pop-up variety (tostador de ranuras) or the horizontal variety (tostador plano), the latter of which is particularly popular in Spain for toasting large pieces of rustic bread or 'molletes'.

El tostador de la cocina es nuevo y tiene cuatro ranuras para el pan.

You will use this word most frequently in the context of breakfast (el desayuno) or a late afternoon snack (la merienda). It is a functional word, devoid of high poetic value but essential for daily survival in a Spanish-speaking environment. Whether you are asking a waiter if they have a toaster available for your gluten-free bread or you are browsing an electronics store like El Corte Inglés or MediaMarkt, knowing how to identify and describe this appliance is crucial for A2 learners.

Physical Components: A typical tostador consists of ranuras (slots), a palanca (lever), a regulador de temperatura (temperature dial), and a bandeja recogemigas (crumb tray).

Beyond the physical object, the word tostador can occasionally be used figuratively. In some slang contexts, a place that is excessively hot might be described as a "tostador" (e.g., "Esta oficina es un tostador"), implying that the people inside are being toasted like bread. However, this is less common than the literal meaning. Understanding the mechanics of the word helps learners realize how Spanish builds nouns from verbs—take the action (tostar), add the suffix (-dor), and you have the machine that does it.

No toques el tostador mientras esté encendido porque quema.

Variations: In Spain, horizontal toasters are very common. They are called tostadores planos or tostadores de rejilla. Unlike the pop-up ones, you lay the bread on top of a heating element.

Using tostador correctly involves understanding its role as the subject or object in a sentence. Since it is a masculine noun, it must be accompanied by masculine articles (el, un) and adjectives (nuevo, roto, potente). When you are describing the process of making toast, you will often find tostador paired with verbs of action and placement.

Common Verbs: You 'meter' (put in) the bread, 'encender' (turn on) the machine, and 'sacar' (take out) the toast. If the bread gets stuck, it 'se atasca'.

For an A2 learner, simple subject-verb-object constructions are the best place to start. For example, "El tostador está en la encimera" (The toaster is on the countertop). As you progress, you can use it in more complex sentences involving purpose or condition: "Compré este tostador para que podamos desayunar juntos más rápido" (I bought this toaster so we can have breakfast together faster).

Ayer se rompió el tostador y ahora tengo que comer el pan frío.

One nuance to keep in mind is the distinction between the machine (tostador) and the result (la tostada). You never eat the tostador; you eat the tostada that comes out of it. This distinction is a common stumbling block for beginners. In professional culinary settings, you might hear about different settings: "Pon el tostador al número tres para que no se queme el pan" (Set the toaster to number three so the bread doesn't burn).

In a shopping context, you might compare models: "Este tostador es más caro que aquel, pero tiene funciones para descongelar" (This toaster is more expensive than that one, but it has defrosting functions). Here, the noun acts as the anchor for comparative adjectives. When describing a malfunctioning device, you might say: "El tostador huele a quemado" (The toaster smells like something is burning), which is a phrase every homeowner eventually needs.

¿Sabes cómo limpiar el tostador por dentro sin romperlo?

Prepositional Use: Use 'en' for location (en el tostador) and 'con' for accompaniment (pan con el tostador), though the latter is rare.

The word tostador is ubiquitous in domestic and commercial environments. If you are staying at a 'hostal' or 'hotel' with a buffet breakfast, you will almost certainly hear guests asking for it. Staff might say, "El tostador industrial está al final de la barra" (The industrial toaster is at the end of the bar). This highlights that the word scales from small home appliances to large commercial machines.

The Appliance Store: When walking through the 'electrodomésticos' section of a store, you'll see labels like 'tostador de pan' or 'tostador de acero inoxidable'. Salespeople will use the word to explain features.

In television commercials, especially during morning slots, the tostador is often marketed as a symbol of a perfect, healthy start to the day. You might hear slogans like "Empieza tu mañana con nuestro nuevo tostador" (Start your morning with our new toaster). In these contexts, the word is associated with warmth, family, and the smell of fresh coffee.

El camarero me dijo que el tostador estaba estropeado y no podía hacerme la tostada.

Socially, you'll hear it in conversations about home improvement or moving. "Necesito comprar un tostador para mi nuevo piso" (I need to buy a toaster for my new flat). It's one of those basic items that marks the transition into a new living space. Interestingly, in Spain, the 'tostador plano' is so common that in a shared flat (piso compartido), roommates might argue over who left the 'tostador' dirty with crumbs.

You might also encounter the word in repair manuals or DIY blogs. "Cómo arreglar un tostador que no baja la palanca" (How to fix a toaster where the lever doesn't go down). This technical but accessible language is great for intermediate learners to practice. Finally, in some parts of the Caribbean, you might hear 'tostadora' exclusively, but the context of the kitchen always makes the meaning clear.

En el anuncio de la tele, el tostador era de color rojo brillante.

In the Office: In the 'office' or breakroom, colleagues might say: "¿Quién ha dejado el tostador encendido?" (Who left the toaster turned on?).

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers learning Spanish is confusing the machine with the food. In English, we 'make toast' and use a 'toaster'. In Spanish, you use a tostador to make a tostada. Many beginners mistakenly say "Quiero un tostador" when they actually want a slice of toast. This would technically mean they want to buy or eat the appliance itself!

Gender Confusion: Mixing up 'el tostador' and 'la tostadora' is common. While both are used, 'el tostadora' or 'la tostador' are grammatically incorrect. Stick to one gender throughout your sentence.

Another error involves the verb 'to toast'. While the verb is tostar, learners sometimes try to use 'tostador' as a verb. Remember: El tostador tuesta el pan (The toaster toasts the bread). Note the stem change in the verb (o -> ue). This is a tricky bit of grammar that often trips up A2 students who are focusing on the noun.

Incorrect: "Voy a tostador el pan."
Correct: "Voy a tostar el pan en el tostador."

Spelling can also be an issue. Some learners might try to spell it with a 'u' like 'toast' in English (toustador), but in Spanish, it is strictly 'tostador'. Also, don't confuse tostador with tostado. Tostado is an adjective meaning 'tanned' or 'toasted'. If you say "El pan está tostador," you are saying "The bread is a toaster," which is nonsensical. You should say "El pan está tostado."

Finally, be careful with the plural. Since it ends in a consonant (r), you must add 'es'. Saying "Los tostadors" is a common morphological mistake. Always use "Los tostadores". When describing the action of the toaster, ensure the subject-verb agreement is tight: "Los tostadores de esta marca son muy buenos" vs "Este tostador es muy bueno".

Confusing the word: "¿Dónde está la tostada?" (Where is the toast?) vs "¿Dónde está el tostador?" (Where is the toaster?)

The 'Flat' Toaster Trap: In Spain, if you ask for a 'tostador' and they give you a flat grill-like thing, don't be confused. It's still a tostador, just a different style.

While tostador is the specific term for the appliance, several other words occupy the same semantic space in the kitchen. Understanding these helps you be more precise in your descriptions and better understand native speakers when they use synonyms or related terms.

Tostadora: The most common alternative. In Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, you are much more likely to hear la tostadora. It is functionally identical to el tostador.
Sandwichera: This is a sandwich maker or panini press. While it also toasts bread, it is specifically designed for sandwiches with fillings. A tostador is usually for plain slices.
Horno-tostador: A toaster oven. This is a small oven that can toast, bake, and broil. It's a hybrid appliance common in smaller apartments.

If you are in a professional kitchen, you might hear the term salamandra. This is a high-heat overhead broiler used to toast the tops of dishes or quickly brown bread. It’s the industrial cousin of the humble home tostador. In casual speech, people might also refer to the parrilla (grill) if they are toasting bread over a flame or on a stovetop, a common practice in rural areas.

Prefiero usar la sandwichera para el queso, pero el tostador para el pan solo.

When discussing the act of toasting coffee, the machine is also called a tostador (or tostadora de café). While the context usually prevents confusion, it's interesting to note that the same linguistic logic applies to both bread and coffee beans. In some regions, a person who toasts seeds or nuts professionally is also called a tostador.

In summary, while tostador is your go-to word, being aware of tostadora (the feminine variant) and sandwichera (the sandwich-specific version) will make your kitchen vocabulary much more robust. If you want to be very specific about the type of toaster, you can add adjectives: tostador vertical (pop-up) or tostador horizontal (flat).

El horno-tostador es más versátil que un tostador convencional.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The first electric toaster was invented in 1893, but the word 'tostador' existed in Spanish long before to describe metal frames used over fires.

Guide de prononciation

UK /tɒs.tə.ˈdɔːr/

US /tɑː.stə.ˈdɔːr/

The stress is on the last syllable: tos-ta-DOR.

Rime avec

armador comedor corredor ganador jugador ordenador pescador tenedor

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 't' as an English aspirated 't'. In Spanish, it should be dental.
Stressing the first syllable (TOS-ta-dor) like the English word 'toaster'.
Confusing the 'o' sound with the English 'oa' in 'toast'.
Failing to tap the 'r' at the end.
Pronouncing the 'd' too hard; it should be soft between vowels.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Very easy to recognize due to similarity with 'toast'.

Écriture 2/5

Easy, but remember the -dor ending and masculine gender.

Expression orale 2/5

Simple, but watch the stress on the last syllable.

Écoute 1/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to hear.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

pan cocina caliente comer desayuno

Apprends ensuite

tostada mantequilla mermelada encimera electrodoméstico

Avancé

resistencia termostato ranura descongelar obsolescencia

Grammaire à connaître

Nouns ending in -dor are usually masculine.

El tostador, el ordenador, el secador.

Stem-changing verbs: Tostar (o -> ue).

Yo tuesto, tú tuestas, él tuesta.

Plural of nouns ending in a consonant.

Tostador -> Tostadores (add -es).

Position of adjectives after the noun.

El tostador rojo (not 'el rojo tostador').

Use of 'estar' for broken states.

El tostador está roto (not 'es roto').

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Exemples par niveau

El tostador es pequeño.

The toaster is small.

Simple adjective agreement.

Tengo un tostador en la cocina.

I have a toaster in the kitchen.

Use of 'un' for masculine noun.

El tostador es de color rojo.

The toaster is red.

Prepositional phrase for color.

Mi tostador es viejo.

My toaster is old.

Possessive adjective 'mi'.

El pan está en el tostador.

The bread is in the toaster.

Preposition 'en' for location.

No tengo tostador.

I don't have a toaster.

Negative sentence structure.

El tostador es barato.

The toaster is cheap.

Basic vocabulary.

¿Dónde está el tostador?

Where is the toaster?

Interrogative sentence.

Puse el pan en el tostador para el desayuno.

I put the bread in the toaster for breakfast.

Preterite tense of 'poner'.

El tostador está roto, no funciona.

The toaster is broken, it doesn't work.

State vs action (estar + adjective).

Quiero comprar un tostador nuevo mañana.

I want to buy a new toaster tomorrow.

Infinitive after 'querer'.

Limpia el tostador después de usarlo.

Clean the toaster after using it.

Imperative mood.

El tostador hace mucho ruido al saltar.

The toaster makes a lot of noise when it pops up.

Verb 'hacer' for sounds.

Este tostador es mejor que el mío.

This toaster is better than mine.

Comparative structure.

Hay muchas migas dentro del tostador.

There are many crumbs inside the toaster.

Use of 'hay' for existence.

¿Puedes encender el tostador, por favor?

Can you turn on the toaster, please?

Polite request.

Si el tostador se calienta demasiado, se apaga solo.

If the toaster gets too hot, it turns off by itself.

Conditional 'if' clause.

He buscado un tostador que tenga ranuras anchas.

I have looked for a toaster that has wide slots.

Present perfect and subjunctive.

Antes de salir, asegúrate de que el tostador esté desenchufado.

Before leaving, make sure the toaster is unplugged.

Subjunctive after 'asegurarse de que'.

Me gusta este tostador porque tuesta el pan uniformemente.

I like this toaster because it toasts the bread evenly.

Adverb 'uniformemente'.

Aunque es un tostador caro, merece la pena por su diseño.

Even though it's an expensive toaster, it's worth it for its design.

Conjunction 'aunque'.

El tostador que me regalaste es fantástico.

The toaster you gave me is fantastic.

Relative clause.

No sabía que el tostador tenía una bandeja para migas.

I didn't know the toaster had a crumb tray.

Imperfect tense.

Prefiero el tostador horizontal para calentar los cruasanes.

I prefer the horizontal toaster for heating croissants.

Specific noun-adjective pairing.

Había dejado el tostador encendido y casi se quema la cocina.

I had left the toaster on and the kitchen almost burned down.

Past perfect tense.

Es fundamental vaciar el tostador con frecuencia para evitar incendios.

It is essential to empty the toaster frequently to avoid fires.

Impersonal expression 'es fundamental'.

El tostador de acero inoxidable combina perfectamente con los demás electrodomésticos.

The stainless steel toaster matches the other appliances perfectly.

Compound noun 'acero inoxidable'.

Dudo que ese tostador tan barato dure más de un año.

I doubt that such a cheap toaster will last more than a year.

Subjunctive after 'dudar que'.

Al comprar un tostador, fíjate en la potencia y el número de niveles.

When buying a toaster, look at the power and the number of levels.

Imperative 'fíjate'.

El pan se quedó atascado en el tostador y tuve que usar unas pinzas de madera.

The bread got stuck in the toaster and I had to use wooden tongs.

Reflexive 'se quedó'.

A pesar de ser un tostador antiguo, funciona mejor que los modernos.

Despite being an old toaster, it works better than the modern ones.

Prepositional phrase 'a pesar de'.

El tostador desprendía un olor extraño a plástico quemado.

The toaster was giving off a strange smell of burnt plastic.

Verb 'desprender'.

La obsolescencia programada parece haber afectado incluso a mi tostador.

Planned obsolescence seems to have affected even my toaster.

Advanced vocabulary 'obsolescencia'.

El diseño minimalista de este tostador ha ganado varios premios internacionales.

The minimalist design of this toaster has won several international awards.

Complex subject phrase.

Si no hubieras metido el cuchillo en el tostador, no te habrías electrocutado.

If you hadn't put the knife in the toaster, you wouldn't have been electrocuted.

Third conditional.

Resulta irónico que un tostador tan sofisticado no tueste el pan de forma uniforme.

It is ironic that such a sophisticated toaster doesn't toast bread evenly.

Impersonal 'resulta irónico'.

El tostador industrial de la cafetería es capaz de tostar cien rebanadas por hora.

The cafeteria's industrial toaster is capable of toasting a hundred slices per hour.

Measure of capability.

La resistencia del tostador se ha puesto al rojo vivo en cuestión de segundos.

The toaster's heating element has turned red-hot in a matter of seconds.

Idiomatic 'al rojo vivo'.

Cualquier tostador que se precie debería tener una función de descongelación.

Any toaster worth its salt should have a defrost function.

Relative clause 'que se precie'.

Tras desmontar el tostador, me di cuenta de que el fallo estaba en el termostato.

After taking the toaster apart, I realized the fault was in the thermostat.

Gerund phrase 'tras desmontar'.

La hegemonía del tostador vertical se ve amenazada por el resurgimiento de los modelos planos.

The hegemony of the vertical toaster is threatened by the resurgence of flat models.

Highly formal vocabulary.

Incluso en la era de la domótica, el tostador sigue siendo un pilar analógico en muchas cocinas.

Even in the age of home automation, the toaster remains an analog pillar in many kitchens.

Philosophical observation.

El crujido del pan recién salido del tostador es una de las sinfonías matutinas más placenteras.

The crunch of bread fresh out of the toaster is one of the most pleasant morning symphonies.

Metaphorical language.

Se debate si el tostador es un invento que realmente revolucionó la eficiencia doméstica.

It is debated whether the toaster is an invention that truly revolutionized domestic efficiency.

Passive 'se debate'.

La ergonomía de la palanca del tostador ha sido objeto de estudio por parte de diseñadores industriales.

The ergonomics of the toaster lever has been the subject of study by industrial designers.

Technical noun phrases.

Basta con un ligero desajuste en el muelle del tostador para que el pan no suba correctamente.

A slight misalignment in the toaster spring is enough for the bread not to rise correctly.

Expression 'basta con'.

Aquel tostador, reliquia de los años cincuenta, aún conservaba el brillo del cromo original.

That toaster, a relic from the fifties, still retained the shine of the original chrome.

Appositive phrase.

No es sino a través de un buen tostador como se consigue la textura idónea para un 'pantumaca'.

It is only through a good toaster that the ideal texture for a 'pantumaca' is achieved.

Emphatic construction 'no es sino'.

Collocations courantes

limpiar el tostador

tostador eléctrico

tostador de pan

tostador roto

encender el tostador

tostador automático

tostador de acero

tostador industrial

tostador de ranuras

bandeja del tostador

Phrases Courantes

Meter el pan en el tostador

— To put the bread in the toaster.

Mete el pan en el tostador ahora.

El tostador ha saltado

— The toaster has popped up.

¡Cuidado! El tostador ya ha saltado.

Huele a tostador quemado

— It smells like a burnt toaster (or burnt bread).

Huele a tostador quemado, apágalo.

Desenchufar el tostador

— To unplug the toaster.

No olvides desenchufar el tostador.

El tostador no baja

— The toaster lever won't go down.

La palanca del tostador no baja.

Tostador de dos rebanadas

— A two-slice toaster.

Es un tostador de dos rebanadas básico.

Poner el tostador al máximo

— To set the toaster to the highest setting.

No pongas el tostador al máximo que se quema.

Vaciar las migas del tostador

— To empty the crumbs from the toaster.

Hay que vaciar las migas del tostador.

Un tostador de diseño

— A stylish or designer toaster.

Se compró un tostador de diseño muy caro.

El tostador está caliente

— The toaster is hot.

No lo toques, el tostador está caliente.

Souvent confondu avec

tostador vs tostada

Tostada is the slice of toast; tostador is the machine.

tostador vs tostado

Tostado is the adjective (toasted) or a tan.

tostador vs tostar

Tostar is the verb (to toast).

Expressions idiomatiques

"Estar como un tostador"

— To be very hot (person or place).

Hace tanto sol que estoy como un tostador.

Informal

"Parecer un tostador"

— To describe something that generates a lot of heat.

Este ordenador viejo parece un tostador.

Colloquial

"Más caliente que un tostador"

— Extremely hot.

La arena de la playa está más caliente que un tostador.

Informal

"Saltar como un tostador"

— To jump or react suddenly (rare, metaphorical).

Saltó de la silla como un tostador.

Creative

"Tener el tostador encendido"

— To be very angry or 'heated' (regional/slang).

Ten cuidado con el jefe, que tiene el tostador encendido.

Slang

"Quedarse tostado"

— To fall asleep or to get a tan (related root).

Se quedó tostado en el sofá.

Informal

"Ser un tostón"

— To be a bore (related root).

Esa película es un tostón.

Informal

"Tostar a alguien"

— To annoy someone (related root).

Me está tostado con sus quejas.

Informal

"Ir al tostador"

— To go to a very hot place.

En agosto, Sevilla es ir al tostador.

Colloquial

"Sacar las castañas del tostador"

— Variant of 'sacar las castañas del fuego' (to save the day).

Él siempre me saca las castañas del tostador.

Informal

Facile à confondre

tostador vs tostada

Similar sound and same root.

One is the food (tostada), the other is the tool (tostador).

Comí una tostada del tostador.

tostador vs tostado

Past participle used as an adjective.

Tostado describes the state of the bread; tostador is the device.

El pan está tostado gracias al tostador.

tostador vs asador

Both end in -ador and involve heat.

Asador is a roaster or grill for meat; tostador is for bread.

Usa el asador para el pollo y el tostador para el pan.

tostador vs calentador

Both heat things up.

Calentador is usually a water heater or a space heater.

El calentador de agua no funciona, pero el tostador sí.

tostador vs secador

Similar suffix.

Secador is a hair dryer or clothes dryer.

Usa el secador para el pelo, no el tostador.

Structures de phrases

El [objeto] es [adjetivo].

El tostador es nuevo.

Poner el [sustantivo] en el [objeto].

Poner el pan en el tostador.

Si [condición], el [objeto] [resultado].

Si lo enchufas, el tostador funciona.

Espero que el [objeto] no [subjuntivo].

Espero que el tostador no se queme.

A pesar de que el [objeto] sea [adjetivo]...

A pesar de que el tostador sea viejo, funciona.

No es sino mediante el [objeto] que...

No es sino mediante el tostador que el pan cruje.

¿Dónde está el [sustantivo]?

¿Dónde está el tostador?

Este [sustantivo] es más [adjetivo] que...

Este tostador es más rápido que el otro.

Famille de mots

Noms

tostada

tostadora

tostado

tostón

Verbes

tostar

Adjectifs

tostado

tostadora

Apparenté

pan

desayuno

miga

quemado

cocina

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in domestic contexts.

Erreurs courantes

Comer el tostador → Comer la tostada
You eat the toast, not the machine. 'Tostador' is the appliance.
El tostadora → La tostadora / El tostador
Mixing genders. 'Tostador' is masculine, 'tostadora' is feminine.
El pan está tostador → El pan está tostado
Using the noun 'tostador' instead of the adjective 'tostado'.
Tostadors → Tostadores
Incorrect plural. Words ending in 'r' add 'es'.
Voy a tostador el pan → Voy a tostar el pan
Using the noun as a verb. Use the infinitive 'tostar'.

Astuces

Gender Consistency

If you start with 'el tostador', make sure all adjectives are masculine. Don't say 'el tostador nueva'.

Bread Types

Learn words like 'rebanada' (slice) to use with tostador: 'pongo dos rebanadas en el tostador'.

Horizontal Style

In Spain, look for 'tostadores planos'. They are great because you can toast any size of bread, not just square slices.

Clean Often

To say 'empty the crumbs', use 'vaciar las migas'. It's important for preventing the 'olor a quemado'.

Pronunciation

Remember the stress is on the last syllable. Practicing 'comedor, tenedor, tostador' helps with the rhythm.

Unplugging

Use the verb 'desenchufar'. 'Siempre desenchufo el tostador' is a good safety habit and a good sentence to practice.

Features

Look for 'ranuras anchas' if you like thick bread. 'Ancho' means wide.

Hotels

In a hotel, if the toaster is the conveyor belt type, it's often called 'tostador de túnel' or 'tostador industrial'.

Switching Genders

If you travel to Mexico, try using 'la tostadora'. It will sound more natural to the locals.

Heat Metaphors

Use 'parece un tostador' to complain about a hot room. It's a very expressive way to speak.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Toaster' that 'Does' its job. Tosta-DOR. The 'DOR' is like a 'Door' that the bread pops out of.

Association visuelle

Imagine a golden piece of toast jumping out of a giant 'DOR' (door) in the kitchen.

Word Web

pan mermelada mantequilla café leche desayuno caliente crujiente

Défi

Go to your kitchen and say 'Este es mi tostador' three times. Then, describe its color in Spanish.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Spanish verb 'tostar', which comes from the Late Latin 'tostare', a frequentative of the Latin 'torrere' meaning 'to parch' or 'to scorch'.

Sens originel : A tool or person that toasts.

Romance

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, it is a neutral household object.

English speakers are used to vertical pop-up toasters. In Spanish-speaking countries, especially Spain, horizontal toasters are equally common.

The Brave Little Toaster (La tostadora valiente) Commercials for brands like Taurus or Moulinex in Spain. Kitchen scenes in Almodóvar films.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Breakfast at home

¿Dónde está el tostador?
Pon el pan en el tostador.
El tostador ha saltado.
Huele a tostador.

Shopping for appliances

Busco un tostador barato.
¿Qué funciones tiene este tostador?
Quiero un tostador de acero.
¿Hay garantía para el tostador?

Hotel breakfast

¿Tienen un tostador?
El tostador no funciona.
¿Cómo se enciende el tostador?
Hay cola para el tostador.

Cleaning the kitchen

Limpia el tostador.
Vacía las migas del tostador.
No mojes el tostador.
El tostador está sucio.

Office breakroom

¿Quién usó el tostador?
El tostador huele a quemado.
He traído un tostador nuevo.
No dejes el tostador encendido.

Amorces de conversation

"¿Prefieres el tostador vertical o el tostador plano para tu pan?"

"¿Cuántas veces a la semana usas el tostador en tu casa?"

"¿Alguna vez se te ha quemado el pan dentro del tostador?"

"¿Cuál es la marca de tostador más famosa en tu país?"

"¿Crees que un tostador es un regalo útil para una boda?"

Sujets d'écriture

Describe cómo es el tostador ideal para tu cocina de ensueño.

Escribe sobre una mañana en la que el tostador se rompió y cómo afectó tu desayuno.

Compara el uso del tostador en España con el uso en tu país de origen.

Haz una lista de todos los alimentos que podrías calentar en un tostador.

Imagina que eres un tostador. Describe tu día de trabajo desde que sale el sol.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Both are correct. 'Tostador' is more common in Spain, while 'tostadora' is the preferred term in most of Latin America. You can use either and be understood.

Se dice 'meter el pan en el tostador'. Se usa el verbo 'meter' para indicar la acción de introducir algo en un espacio.

El plural es 'tostadores'. Como termina en consonante 'r', se añade 'es' para formar el plural.

Se llama 'bandeja recogemigas' o simplemente 'bandeja de las migas'. Es una parte esencial del tostador.

Sí, una máquina que tuesta granos de café también se llama 'tostador de café', aunque en el hogar solemos referirnos al de pan.

Es un nombre masculino: 'el tostador'. Si usas 'tostadora', entonces es femenino: 'la tostadora'.

Se dice 'el tostador ha saltado' o 'el pan ha saltado'. El verbo 'saltar' describe el movimiento hacia arriba.

Significa que hay un olor a pan quemado o a la resistencia eléctrica del aparato calentándose mucho.

Se dice 'horno-tostador'. Es un electrodoméstico híbrido muy común.

Sí, es un regalo muy típico para personas que se mudan a una casa nueva (un regalo de 'inauguración de casa').

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