"Kettle" is an interesting word because when I mention it to Spanish people the majority of them have no idea what a "kettle" is. It is especially interesting because in many ways British people could not live without a "kettle".
Having lived in Spain for quite a few years it is obvious why Spanish people don't know the word and the reason is, that (in general) Spanish people don't use "kettles". So, now you are asking: "What is a kettle?" Well, Spanish people most likely have come across (phrasal verb) one in a hotel room because they are often provided to help you make a cup of tea. The exact translation from the research (investigación) that I have done is: "hervidor (de agua)". Hope that helps!
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Alberto Gundin
24/2/2016 15:41:37
Good afternoon. In advice, i'm from Spain. if you are looking for a correct translation, the name of the appliance is "hervidor de agua" (electrico).
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RIGOBERTO carballo
16/3/2017 12:17:16
In south America you are talking about a "PAVA"
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Marco Tulio Triana
26/10/2017 12:59:13
I am south american but I don't know what is "PAVA".. can you explain better pls?
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Alfonso
27/10/2017 01:01:58
Here in Mexico and at least in Spain, that is called "tetera"
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Mariola
24/7/2018 09:38:49
Yeah, I can't live without my kettle. Best British invention ever ;)
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