aire
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In Mexico air is aire, the same word as in other Spanish-speaking countries. Mexicans also call air conditioning el aire or el clima.
Meaning: the air we breathe (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| aire | standard |
| el clima | Mexico, air conditioning |
You hear aire in phrases like aire fresco for fresh air and aire acondicionado for air conditioning. In a car or office, Prende el clima means "turn on the AC".
Which one should you use?
Viento is wind, which is moving air that you can feel. Aire is the air itself or a gentle breeze.
How does it change in a sentence?
Aire is masculine: el aire, un aire fresco.
Did you know?
- In Mexican folk belief, mal aire is an illness said to come from a draft or a sudden exposure to cold air.
Examples in context
- Necesito un poco de aire fresco.I need some fresh air.
- Prende el aire, hace mucho calor.Turn on the AC, it is very hot.
- El aire está limpio hoy.The air is clean today.
Example conversation
Daniel and his coworker Gaby are in a hot office in Hermosillo.
- DanielGaby, hace mucho calor aquí.Gaby, it is very hot in here.
- Gaby¿Prendo el aire?Shall I turn on the AC?
- DanielSí, por favor. No hay nada de aire.Yes, please. There is no air at all.
- GabyListo, ya está prendido.Done, it is on.
