oasis
/oˈasis/masculine
The English phrase 'oasis' is translated into Spanish as oasis.
oasis is used to refer to a quiet or peaceful place.
Meaning: quiet or peaceful place (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
oasis is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈasis/
Did you know?
- The word oasis shares its root with the Ancient Egyptian word wḥꜣt, which meant both 'oasis' and 'cauldron'.
- In Spanish, the word oasis is an invariable noun, meaning it does not change its form when moving from singular to plural. To indicate more than one, you only change the article from un oasis to unos oasis.
- While oasis describes a physical or metaphorical place of peace, Spanish speakers often use the phrase un soplo de aire fresco to describe the feeling of relief an oasis provides.
Examples in context
- La Tierra es nuestro oasis en el espacio.Earth is our oasis in space.This sentence uses oasis to describe Earth's role in space.Tatoeba #10296192 by Seael, translation #6293983 by Hybrid
- Vimos lo que parecía ser un oasis en el desierto.We saw what looked like an oasis in the desert.This sentence describes the appearance of an oasis in a desert.Tatoeba #1390424 by marcelostockle, translation #248722 by CK
- Tras deambular sin rumbo por el desierto durante meses, descubrimos un solitario oasis.After wandering aimlessly through the desert for months, we discovered a solitary oasis.This sentence describes the discovery of a solitary oasis after wandering the desert.Tatoeba #1390436 by marcelostockle, translation #1390438 by marcelostockle
- Los beduinos han sobrevivido durante siglos aprovechando los oasis que se encuentran en medio del inhóspito desierto.Bedouins have survived for centuries by taking advantage of the oases found in the midst of the inhospitable desert.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are relaxing in a quiet garden cafe.
- SofíaEste jardín es un oasis de paz.This garden is an oasis of peace.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía, es muy relajante.You are right, Sofía, it is very relaxing.
- SofíaNecesitaba un oasis así para descansar.I needed an oasis like this to rest.
- DanielMe alegra que te sientas cómoda aquí.I am glad that you feel comfortable here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oasis” translations and entries oasis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries oasis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
