contador de gas
/kontaˌdoɾ de ˈɡas/masculine
The English phrase 'gas meter' is translated into Spanish as contador de gas. If unsure, use contador de gas. Wiktionary also lists contador del gas.
Meaning: a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| contador de gas | /kontaˌdoɾ de ˈɡas/ | masculine |
| contador del gas | /kontaˌdoɾ del ˈɡas/ | masculine |
A gas meter refers to a device that measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main. In Mexico, you may hear the more specific phrase medidor de gas natural when referring to these devices.
What does it mean word for word?
The term contador de gas is composed of contador, which means counter or meter and de gas, meaning of gas.
Which one should you use?
Contador de gas is the general term for the device itself. In contrast, contador del gas uses the contraction del (de + el), making it more specific to 'the' gas meter.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, speakers may specifically use the phrase medidor de gas natural.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both contador de gas and contador del gas are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontaˌdoɾ de ˈɡas/
Did you know?
- While contador means 'meter' in this context, the same word is also used in Spanish to describe a professional 'accountant'.
- The word gas was coined by the Belgian chemist Jan Baptist van Helmont, who may have been inspired by the Greek word kháos, meaning 'chasm' or 'void'.
- In Spanish, the word contar is used both for 'counting' numbers and for 'telling' a story, which is why the device is called a contador.
Examples in context
- Para realizar una lectura precisa, el medidor de gas debe ser revisado periódicamente.To obtain an accurate reading, the gas meter needs to be checked regularly.
- Oye, ¿puedes revisar el contador de gas para ver si está funcionando correctamente?Hey, can you check the gas meter to see if it's working properly?
- En México, asegúrate de pedir el medidor de gas natural si deseas contratar el suministro adecuado.In Mexico, make sure to request the natural gas meter if you want to contract the appropriate supply.
- Hay que revisar el contador de gas.The gas meter needs to be checked.
- El contador de gas está en el exterior.The gas meter is outside.
- Necesito revisar el contador de gas.I need to check the gas meter.
- El técnico reparó el contador de gas.The technician repaired the gas meter.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking for the meter in the garden.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está el contador de gas?Where is the gas meter?
- LucíaEstá junto a la pared blanca.It is next to the white wall.
- AlejandroAh, ya lo veo.Ah, I see it now.
- LucíaPerfecto, entonces podemos entrar.Perfect, then we can go inside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gas meter” translations and entries contador de gas, contador del gas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contador, de, del, gas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
