Encerar
Definition
(verb) To apply a protective coating of wax to a surface, typically to polish and shine it.
Examples
“Pasó la tarde encerando su coche hasta que brilló a la luz del sol.”
“Tengo que encerar la mesa de roble.”
I need to wax the oak table.
“Mi abuelo enceraba los pisos cada sábado por la mañana.”
My grandfather used to wax the floors every Saturday morning.
“¿Ya enceraste las botas de cuero?”
Did you wax the leather boots yet?
“En la tienda de Juana, encerar una barra vieja le devolvió el brillo en media hora.”
At Juana's shop, waxing an old counter brought back its shine in half an hour.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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