What is the Spanish word for "powder"?

Learn how to say "powder" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

powder

Spanish

polvo

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Alternative translations of "powder"

polvillo
polvareda
polvazón

Examples of how to use "powder" in Spanish

English
Add a little chili powder for spice.
Spanish
Agrega un poco de pimienta de chili para darle sabor.
English
She sprinkled powder on the baby.
Spanish
Ella espolvoreó polvo sobre el bebé.
English
Mix the powder with warm water.
Spanish
Mezcla el polvo con agua tibia.
English
The chef used cocoa powder today.
Spanish
El chef usó polvo de cacao hoy.
English
He carried a small powder container.
Spanish
Llevaba un pequeño recipiente con polvo.

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