difusor
/difuˈsoɾ/masculine
The English word 'diffuser' (in the context of optics) is translated into Spanish as difusor.
In the field of optics, difusor is the noun used to refer to a diffuser.
Meaning: ''optics'' (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the word aromatizador is used to refer to a diffuser.
How do you pronounce it?
/difuˈsoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term difusor can be applied to a person who spreads information or a journalist who broadcasts news, rather than just an object.
- While difusor describes an optical tool, the related word difusión is the standard term for the broadcasting of radio signals and news.
- While difusor is the technical term for optics, in common speech it is often used to describe the 'diffuser' vents in a car's air conditioning system.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿dónde puedo encontrar un difusor?Excuse me, where can I find a diffuser?
- Me encanta el aroma del aromatizador nuevo.I love the scent of the new diffuser.
- Necesito comprar un nuevo difusor para la cámara.I need to buy a new diffuser for the camera.
- El difusor de cristal mejora la calidad de la imagen.The glass diffuser improves the image quality.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a photography studio checking equipment.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿has visto el difusor?María, have you seen the diffuser?
- MaríaSí, está sobre la mesa de equipo.Yes, it is on the equipment table.
- AlejandroPerfecto, este difusor nos servirá para el estudio.Perfect, this diffuser will work for us in the studio.
- MaríaEs verdad, la luz será mucho mejor.It's true, the light will be much better.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diffuser” translations and entries difusor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
