caldera de gas
/kaldeɾa de ɡas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gas furnace" is translated into Spanish as caldera de gas.
This phrase refers to a heating system that burns natural gas to warm the air or water within a building.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caldera (boiler or furnace), de (of) and gas (gas).
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often distinguish between a "furnace" (an air-based system) and a "boiler" (a water-based system), in many Spanish-speaking contexts, caldera is the standard term used for both types of heating units.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term caldera de gas is widely used to refer to gas furnaces.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaldeɾa de ɡas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, caldera can refer to both a furnace and a boiler, but it is also the geological term for a large volcanic crater.
- The word gas was coined by the Belgian chemist Jan Baptist van Helmont and likely comes from the Greek word kháos, meaning 'chasm' or 'void'.
- The word caldera is a relative of the English word 'cauldron'. Both descend from Latin roots associated with heat and boiling.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos reparar la caldera de gas.We need to repair the gas furnace.
- La caldera de gas es muy eficiente.The gas furnace is very efficient.
- Instalaron una caldera de gas nueva en la casa.They installed a new gas furnace in the house.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a home maintenance issue.
- Elena¿Está funcionando la caldera de gas?Is the gas furnace working?
- DanielNo, la caldera de gas hace un ruido extraño.No, the gas furnace is making a strange noise.
- ElenaDebes llamar a un técnico pronto.You should call a technician soon.
- DanielTienes razón, lo haré ahora mismo.You are right, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caldera, de, gas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
