humidificador
/umidifikaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word "humidifier" is humidificador in Spanish.
A humidificador is a device used to increase the humidity of the air.
Meaning: A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, humidificador is the most widely-used term for a humidifier.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of humidificador is humidificadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/umidifikaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word humedad meaning 'humidity' also describes the dampness found in old walls. A person might describe a room as having humedad even if the air is dry, referring to mold or water seepage.
- The adjective húmedo can be used idiomatically in some regions to describe a 'damp' or 'gloomy' mood. This extends the concept of humidity from the air to a person's emotional state.
- While humidificador is the technical term, many Spanish speakers might colloquially refer to the device by the type of moisture it produces, such as a vaporizador.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar un humidificador para mi oficina.I would like to buy a humidifier for my office.
- El humidificador está en la sala.The humidifier is in the living room.
- Necesito comprar un humidificador nuevo.I need to buy a new humidifier.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el humidificador?Where did you put the humidifier?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in their bedroom during a dry winter night.
- MaríaSiento el aire muy seco hoy.I feel the air is very dry today.
- AlejandroVoy a encender el humidificador.I am going to turn on the humidifier.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, me ayudará a dormir.Thanks, Alejandro, it will help me sleep.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, María.No problem, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “humidifier” translations and entries humidificador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
