refrigerante
/refɾixeˈɾante/masculine
The English word coolant is translated into Spanish as refrigerante.
The term refers to a fluid.
Meaning: a fluid (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term refrigerante may be used instead of líquido refrigerante in formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
refrigerante is a masculine noun, so it is used with masculine articles like 'el'.
How do you pronounce it?
/refɾixeˈɾante/
Did you know?
- Spanish distinguishes between refrigerar which means to cool something down and enfriar which can mean to make something cold or even to let a relationship grow distant.
- The root of refrigerante comes from the Latin word refrigerare, which originally meant to make cool or refresh, often referring to a breeze or a drink.
- The adjective 'refrigerante' can also be used to describe food or drinks that have a cooling effect on the body, such as 'una bebida refrigerante'.
Examples in context
- Antes de conducir el automóvil, asegúrate de revisar el nivel del líquido refrigerante.Before driving the car, make sure to check the coolant level.
- No te olvides de revisar el nivel de refrigerante en el coche antes de viajar.Don't forget to check the coolant level in the car before traveling.
- El anticongelante de motor es fundamental para evitar el sobrecalentamiento del coche.Engine coolant is essential to prevent the car from overheating.
- Debes revisar el nivel de refrigerante.You must check the coolant level.
- El refrigerante es necesario para el motor.The coolant is necessary for the engine.
- Necesito comprar un poco de refrigerante.I need to buy some coolant.
- Revisa el nivel del refrigerante en el coche.Check the coolant level in the car.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are checking the car's fluids in the garage.
- Mateo¿Viste si falta algún líquido?Did you see if any liquid is missing?
- LucíaEl refrigerante está muy bajo.The coolant is very low.
- MateoTengo un poco de refrigerante en el maletero.I have a little coolant in the trunk.
- LucíaPerfecto, gracias por avisarme.Perfect, thanks for letting me know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coolant” translations and entries refrigerante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
