swab meaning in Spanish

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swab : torunda

Pronunciation : swab

Pronunciation in Spanish : swab

Part of speech : Noun Verb

Definition in English : an absorbent pad or piece of material, often on a stick or rod, used in surgery and medicine for cleaning wounds and skin, applying medication, or taking specimens. a mop or other absorbent device for cleaning or mopping up a floor or other surface. take a specimen of tissue or secretions from (a person or part of the body) for examination. clean (a floor or other surface) with a mop or other absorbent device.

Definition in Spanish : una almohadilla o pieza de material absorbente, a menudo en un palo o varilla, que se usa en cirugía y medicina para limpiar heridas y piel, aplicar medicamentos o tomar muestras. un trapeador u otro dispositivo absorbente para limpiar o trapear un piso u otra superficie. tomar una muestra de tejido o secreciones de (una persona o parte del cuerpo) para examinarla. limpiar (un piso u otra superficie) con un trapeador u otro dispositivo absorbente.

Examples in English :

I use a swab to clean my ear.

Examples in Spanish :

Utilizo un torunda para limpiarme el oído.

Synonyms of swab

Synonyms in English

daub mop scrub sponge wash wipe

Synonyms in Spanish

embadurnar fregar esponja lavar limpiar

Antonyms of swab

Antonyms in English

start uncover undeceive undress