Spray on Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɹeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPRAY-on
spɹˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
spray-ON
Definition
To apply a liquid in a fine mist or spray onto a surface, often using a spray bottle or aerosol can.
Usage & Nuances
'Spray on' is followed by the surface (e.g., 'spray on the wall'). Used for products like sunscreen, paint, or perfume. Not the same as 'spray' alone—which means to release liquid in general. Formality neutral; common in instructions and advertisements.
Spanish: rociar sobre - aplicar en aerosolPortuguese (BR): borrifar em - aplicar em sprayPortuguese (PT): pulverizar em - aplicar em sprayChinese (Simplified): 喷在...上 - 喷雾涂抹Chinese (Traditional): 噴在...上 - 噴霧塗抹Hindi: स्प्रे करना (ऊपर)Arabic: رش علىBengali: উপর স্প্রে করাRussian: распылять наJapanese: スプレーで吹きかけるVietnamese: xịt lênKorean: 분사하다 (위에)Turkish: üzerine spreylemekUrdu: اسپرے کرنا (اوپر)Indonesian: semprotkan pada
Example Sentences
Please spray on the cleaner evenly.
basic
She sprays on sunscreen before going outside.
basic
You need to spray on the paint in thin layers.
basic
Just spray on a little perfume, and you’re good to go.
natural
Some people like to spray on cooking oil instead of pouring it.
natural
You can spray on fabric freshener to keep your clothes smelling nice.
natural