Meanings (ES + gloss)
desempolvar • limpiar el polvo • sobrebarrer
To remove dust from.
The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard.
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clu…
desempolvar • limpiar el polvo
To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
Dusting always makes me cough.
espolvorear
To spray or cover (something) with fine powder or liquid, to sprinkle.
The mother dusted her baby’s bum with talcum powder.