shredder

[US]/ˈʃredə(r)/
[UK]/ˈʃredər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (comida) picadora, trituradora de papel
Word Forms
Pluralshredders

Phrases & Collocations

paper shredder

trituradora de papel

industrial shredder

trituradora industrial

confidential shredder

trituradora de documentos confidenciales

Example Sentences

I need to buy a new shredder for the office.

Necesito comprar una nueva trituradora para la oficina.

The shredder broke down after years of heavy use.

La trituradora se averió después de años de uso intensivo.

The shredder can handle up to 10 sheets of paper at once.

La trituradora puede triturar hasta 10 hojas de papel a la vez.

She fed the paper into the shredder and watched it turn into confetti.

Ella introdujo el papel en la trituradora y lo vio convertirse en confeti.

The office manager emptied the shredder bin every evening.

El gerente de la oficina vaciaba el contenedor de la trituradora todas las noches.

The shredder is a crucial tool for maintaining document security in the office.

La trituradora es una herramienta crucial para mantener la seguridad de los documentos en la oficina.

The shredder makes quick work of disposing of old bills and receipts.

La trituradora deshace rápidamente las facturas y los recibos viejos.

Make sure to unplug the shredder before attempting to clear a paper jam.

Asegúrese de desenchufar la trituradora antes de intentar retirar un atasco de papel.

Real-world Examples

And I let you feed the paper shredder.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Now I'll get to use my shredder!

Source: Friends Season 9

Hold on. Let's try your shredder.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Did I hear somebody using my shredder without signing it out?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

That's one hell of a paper shredder.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

The best shredder money can buy.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

A video was also later released of someone fitting the shredder in the frame.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Like this one? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.

Source: Mastering Workplace English for Fluent Speaking

No way. They do not have...Oh, my God. Oh, my...Cam. Cam. The paper shredder I wanted. Huh? Confetti and crosscut.

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

A " shredder" is a machine that shreds things.

Source: 2014 ESLPod

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