purificador de aire
/puɾifikadoɾ de aiɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase air cleaner is translated into Spanish as purificador de aire.
This noun refers to a device that filters air. You may also encounter the term limpiador de aire, which is a common alternative that literally means 'air cleaner'.
Meaning: device that filters air (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase purificador de aire is composed of purificador (purifier) and de aire (of air).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term purificador de ambiente is used for an air cleaner. In Mexico and Central America, the phrase filtro de aire is occasionally used to refer to an air cleaner (though it literally means 'air filter').
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change purificador to purificadores to get purificadores de aire.
How do you pronounce it?
/puɾifikadoɾ de aiɾe/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, aire is used as a name for a specific animal based on the shivering movements of its head.
- The word ambiente in the phrase purificador de ambiente can refer to the physical air and the emotional 'feel' or 'vibe' of a room.
- Using filtro de aire in Mexico can be confusing because it often refers to a car engine filter instead of a home air cleaner.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un purificador de aire nuevoI need to buy a new air cleaner
- El depurador de aire en mi oficina no funciona correctamenteThe air cleaner in my office is not functioning properly
- Este limpiador de aire ayuda a eliminar los contaminantesThis air cleaner helps to remove pollutants
- Mi mamá compró este purificador de aire para el hogarMy mom bought this air cleaner for the home
- Necesito un purificador de ambiente para mi habitaciónI need an air cleaner for my room
- Este purificador está mejorando la calidad del aireThis air cleaner is improving the air quality
- Necesito un purificador de aire para mi cuarto.I need an air cleaner for my room.
- El purificador de aire está funcionando muy bien.The air cleaner is working very well.
- ¿Dónde compraste ese purificador de aire?Where did you buy that air cleaner?
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their home allergies.
- MaríaTengo muchas alergias en mi habitación.I have many allergies in my room.
- JavierDeberías comprar un purificador de aire, María.You should buy an air cleaner, María.
- María¿Tú tienes un purificador de aire, Javier?Do you have an air cleaner, Javier?
- JavierSí, y me ayuda mucho a dormir.Yes, and it helps me sleep a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aire, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
