filter in Spanish

filter in Spanish is filtro, colador, filtrar — filter means a device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.

filter in Spanish

filtro

noun

colador

noun

filtrar

verb

(transitive) To sort, sift, or isolate.

filtrarse

verb

(intransitive) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.

What does "filter" mean?

noun A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.
"Rinse the coffee machine filter after each use to stop it clogging."
noun A digital effect applied to an image or a setting that screens out unwanted content.
"The spam filter caught most of the junk emails before I saw them."
verb To pass something through a filter, or to sort and remove unwanted elements.
"You can filter the list so it only shows unread messages."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

filter in a sentence

Rinse the coffee machine filter after each use to stop it clogging.
Replace the air filter every three months.
The spam filter caught most of the junk emails before I saw them.
He turned on a safety filter so the tablet blocks unsuitable websites.

Similar words in Spanish

colander dribble percolate permeate screen sieve sifter strain

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "filter" in Spanish?

"filter" in Spanish is filtro, colador, filtrar. filter means: A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.

How do you use "filter" in a sentence?

Example: "Rinse the coffee machine filter after each use to stop it clogging." In Spanish, "filter" is filtro, colador, filtrar.

Are there other ways to say "filter" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "filter": filtro, colador, filtrar, filtrarse.

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