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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