climatización
/klimatiθaˈθjon/
The English phrase HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) is translated into Spanish as climatización.
Meaning: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/klimatiθaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, workers often use the term refrigeración to cover the entire HVAC field, even when they are specifically installing heating systems.
- The term climatización is related to the English word 'climate', but in Spanish it specifically implies the active human control of temperature.
- While climatización is the standard technical term, if you are looking for a repairman, you are more likely to see the word aire acondicionado on a van, even if the job includes heating.
Examples in context
- Necesito revisar el aire acondicionado en mi apartamento.I need to check the HVAC system in my apartment.
- ¡Todos los aires acondicionados están funcionando!All the HVAC systems are working!
- La ventilación de este edificio es excelente.The ventilation in this building is excellent.
- Voy a llamar al técnico para reparar el calentador.I'm going to call the technician to fix the heater.
- La empresa se dedica a la climatización.The company specializes in HVAC.
- Necesitamos mejorar el sistema de climatización.We need to improve the HVAC system.
- Instalaron una nueva climatización en la oficina.They installed a new HVAC system in the office.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a maintenance issue at their workplace.
- Alejandro¿Sabes por qué hace tanto calor aquí?Do you know why it is so hot in here?
- SofíaCreo que falló la climatización.I think the HVAC failed.
- AlejandroVoy a llamar al técnico de climatización.I will call the HVAC technician.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, sería lo ideal.Thanks, Alejandro, that would be ideal.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry climatización, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
