aire acondicionado
/ˌaiɾe akondiθjoˈnado/
The English phrase 'air condition' is translated into Spanish as aire acondicionado.
You can also use the phrase sistema de enfriamiento to mean 'cooling system'. In more formal contexts, the term climatización can be used, which encompasses both heating and cooling systems.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase aire acondicionado literally translates to 'conditioned air'.
How does it change in a sentence?
aire acondicionado can refer to the conditioned air itself or to the air conditioning unit or system. To make the phrase plural, you must change both the noun and the adjective: aires acondicionados.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌaiɾe akondiθjoˈnado/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to translate 'air conditioning' word-for-word or use the English word 'conditioning'. Instead, use the Spanish past participle acondicionado as in aire acondicionado.
Did you know?
- While aire acondicionado is the standard term, people in some Latin American countries may use clima as a shorthand for the air conditioning unit itself.
- The word acondicionado comes from condición, which originally referred to a social status or agreement rather than a physical state.
- Depending on the region, a person might say está muy fuerte el aire to complain that the air conditioning is too cold, even if the air is not blowing strongly.
Examples in context
- En la oficina, disfrutamos del confort del aire acondicionado durante los calurosos días de verano.In the office, we enjoy the comfort of air conditioning during the hot summer days.
- Este edificio cuenta con un sistema de climatización central altamente eficiente.This building has a highly efficient central climate control system.
- El aire acondicionado no funciona.The air conditioning is not working.
- ¿Puedes encender el aire acondicionado?Can you turn on the air conditioning?
- Hace falta reparar el aire acondicionado.The air conditioning needs to be repaired.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in a very hot living room.
- JavierHace mucho calor aquí.It is very hot in here.
- SofíaVoy a encender el aire acondicionado.I am going to turn on the air conditioning.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, me hace mucha falta.Thanks, Sofía, I really need it.
- SofíaDe nada, espero que enfríe rápido.You're welcome, I hope it cools down quickly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aire acondicionado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
