How to Say “Nitrous Oxide” in Spanish

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óxido nitroso
/ˌoɡsido niˈtɾoso/masculine
óxido nitroso is the Spanish term for nitrous oxide.
This term is used to refer to the chemical compound nitrous oxide.
Meaning: nitrous oxide (noun)

Which one should you use?

óxido nitroso is the standard term, while Nitro is a slang version. In Spain, the colloquial phrase pedos de la risa is also used to refer to the substance.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, the colloquial expression pedos de la risa is used to refer to nitrous oxide.

How does it change in a sentence?

As a masculine noun, óxido nitroso is used with the masculine definite article el.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˌoɡsido niˈtɾoso/

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word óxido is actually a linguistic relative of the English word 'acid', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European roots referring to sharpness or keenness.

Examples in context

  • Lo que hizo que la audiencia del comediante riera tan fuerte fue que hubo, convenientemente, una fuga de óxido nitroso.
    What made the comedian's audience laugh so uncontrollably that night was a convenient nitrous oxide leak.
    The sentence shows the use of óxido nitroso in the context of a leak.
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  • El óxido nitroso se utiliza comúnmente como anestésico en procedimientos dentales.
    Nitrous oxide is commonly used as an anesthetic in dental procedures.
  • Algunas personas abusan del óxido nitroso con fines recreativos.
    Some individuals abuse nitrous oxide for recreational purposes.
  • El dentista administró óxido nitroso para garantizar la comodidad del paciente.
    The dentist administered nitrous oxide to ensure the patient's comfort.
  • El óxido nitroso se usa en medicina.
    Nitrous oxide is used in medicine.
  • Cuidado con la inhalación de óxido nitroso.
    Be careful with the inhalation of nitrous oxide.

Example conversation

A chemist is explaining a substance to a lab assistant.

  1. Javier

    ¿Qué es este gas, Elena?
    What is this gas, Elena?
  2. Elena

    Es óxido nitroso para el experimento.
    It is nitrous oxide for the experiment.
  3. Javier

    Entiendo, voy a preparar el tanque.
    I understand, I am going to prepare the tank.
  4. Elena

    Gracias, Javier, ten mucho cuidado.
    Thank you, Javier, be very careful.

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