nebulización
/nebuliθaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "misting" translates to Spanish as nebulización.
Nebulización refers to the process of turning a liquid into a very fine spray of tiny droplets. If you are referring specifically to a device or setup designed for this, you can use the terms sistema de rocío or sistema de aspersión for "misting system".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the term aspersado/a may be used to describe misting or spraying.
How do you pronounce it?
/nebuliθaθjon/
Did you know?
- The term aspersión can refer to a misting system but also has a strong religious connotation, referring to the ritual sprinkling of holy water.
- In Spanish, the word nebulosa is used for both a galactic nebula and a description of someone who is mentally confused or 'foggy'.
- In some Latin American regions, calling a spray rocío instead of nebulización can make the description feel more poetic, as rocío is the word for 'dew'.
Examples in context
- rocío frescoCool mist
- neblina suaveSoft mist
- La nebulización ayuda a mantener la humedad en el aire.Misting helps to maintain humidity in the air.
- El sistema de nebulización está funcionando muy bien.The misting system is working very well.
- Necesitamos una nebulización constante para las plantas.We need constant misting for the plants.
Example conversation
María and Javier are in a greenhouse checking the equipment.
- MaríaJavier, ¿has revisado la nebulización de las orquídeas?Javier, have you checked the misting for the orchids?
- JavierSí, María, la nebulización funciona perfectamente hoy.Yes, María, the misting is working perfectly today.
- MaríaQué bueno, porque el calor es muy fuerte.That's good, because the heat is very strong.
- JavierAsí las plantas estarán protegidas.That way the plants will be protected.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
