inhalador
/inalaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word 'inhaler' is inhalador in Spanish.
The term refers to a canister containing medicine. It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: canister containing medicine (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb inhalar (to inhale) plus the suffix -dor, which denotes an agent or tool that performs an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, it uses the definite article el (the inhaler) instead of la. To form the plural, add -es to the end of the word to get inhaladores.
How do you pronounce it?
/inalaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While inhalador is the technical term, many Spanish speakers colloquially refer to an asthma inhaler as a bombita, which means 'little bomb'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people often use the word puf to refer to the device itself, which mimics the sound of the medicine being sprayed.
- The brand name ventolín is often used as a generic term for any inhalador, regardless of the actual brand or drug being used.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tipo de inhalador usas?What kind of inhaler do you use?This sentence is useful for asking someone about the specific kind of inhalador they use.Tatoeba #1535451 by marcelostockle, translation #1406176 by CM
- Olvidé mi inhalador en la casa.I forgot my inhaler at home.
- El inhalador está en la mochila.The inhaler is in the backpack.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a park during a walk.
- Sofía¿Tienes tu inhalador, Javier?Do you have your inhaler, Javier?
- JavierSí, lo tengo en el bolsillo.Yes, I have it in my pocket.
- SofíaQué bueno, no quiero que te sientas mal.That's good, I don't want you to feel unwell.
- JavierNo te preocupes, estoy bien.Don't worry, I am fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inhaler” translations and entries inhalador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
