conductos
/konduɡtos/from spelling rules
The English word 'ductwork' is translated into Spanish as conductos.
While English uses the uncountable noun 'ductwork' to refer to the whole system, Spanish typically uses the plural noun conductos to describe the same system of ducts.
Meaning: system of ducts (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may also see Sistema de conductos or Red de conductos used to more explicitly emphasize the system or the network of ducts.
How do you pronounce it?
/konduɡtos/
Did you know?
- While conductos refers to the physical piping, the phrase por los conductos regulares is a common idiom meaning 'through the proper channels' or following official bureaucracy.
- In Spanish, the word conductos can describe not only ventilation but also the biological tubes in the body, such as the conductos lagrimales for tear ducts.
- The verb conducir is used both for driving a car and for the action of a duct guiding air, meaning the same linguistic root governs both transportation and ventilation.
Examples in context
- El sistema de conductos debe mantenerse limpio regularmenteThe ductwork system should be regularly cleaned
- El aire acondicionado se distribuye a través de una red de conductosThe air conditioning is distributed through a network of ducts
- La casa necesitaba nuevas tuberías de ventilación para mejorar el flujo de aireThe house needed new ductwork to improve the airflow
- El técnico revisará el sistema de conductos para detectar posibles problemas de obstrucciónThe technician will inspect the ductwork system for potential blockage issues
- Las canalizaciones de aire en mi oficina necesitan ser reparadasThe ductwork in my office needs to be repaired
- Prefiero utilizar tuberías de ventilación modernas en mi hogarI prefer using modern ductwork in my home
- Los conductos de aire están sucios.The air ducts are dirty.
- Hay que limpiar los conductos.The ductwork needs to be cleaned.
- El técnico revisó todos los conductos.The technician checked all the ducts.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a maintenance issue in their home.
- Alejandro¿Viste los conductos del aire acondicionado?Did you see the air conditioning ducts?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, parecen muy viejos.Yes, Alejandro, they look very old.
- AlejandroDebemos llamar a un experto.We should call an expert.
- ElenaTienes razón, es necesario.You're right, it is necessary.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
