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espray

spray

noun es-PRAY Rare

Origin: Borrowed from English 'spray' in the 20th century; the RAE-approved spelling is espray.

Usage Note

Espray is the RAE-recommended spelling of the English loanword, though spray (without the initial e-) remains very common in print. It is masculine (el espray). In Latin America aerosol is often preferred for the same object, while espray is more typical of Spain.

Examples

"Aplica el espray directamente sobre la superficie."

Natural Translation

Apply the spray directly to the surface.

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