soplete

Spanish

Etymology

From soplar +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /soˈplete/ [soˈple.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: so‧ple‧te

Noun

soplete m (plural sopletes)

  1. blowtorch
  2. spray gun

Further reading

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish soplete.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /soˈplete/ [soˈplɛː.t̪ɛ]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: so‧ple‧te

Noun

soplete (Baybayin spelling ᜐᜓᜉ᜔ᜎᜒᜆᜒ)

  1. blowtorch; blowlamp; blowpipe
    Synonyms: sumpit, sumpak, hihip, tsukoy
    Bumubuga ng apoy ang soplete.
    The blowtorch blows flame out.

Further reading