radiador
/radjaˈdoɾ/
The Spanish word for radiator is radiador.
The term refers to a finned metal fixture designed to carry hot water or steam to heat a room.
Meaning: finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
radiador is a masculine noun that uses the definite article el. The plural form is radiadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/radjaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word radio can refer to a radio receiver, the bone in your forearm, or a mathematical radius, all of which share the same root as radiador.
- In some regional dialects, you might hear the term estufa used for a portable space heater, which is strictly distinguished from a fixed radiador.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, radiador is used just as often to describe the cooling system of a car engine as it is for home heating.
Examples in context
- El radiador se calienta mucho.The radiator gets very hot.Tatoeba #5748743 by arh, translation #12295152 by Miktsoanit
- El radiador está apagado.The radiator is off.Tatoeba #1506483 by marco87, translation #12295145 by Miktsoanit
- El radiador está funcionando correctamente en la sala de reuniones.The radiator is working correctly in the meeting room.
- El radiador de la sala gotea.The living room radiator is leaking.
Example conversation
A couple is checking the heating system in their apartment.
- JavierElena, ¿puedes revisar el radiador?Elena, can you check the radiator?
- ElenaSí, Javier, parece que funciona bien.Yes, Javier, it seems to be working well.
- JavierPero el radiador no está muy caliente.But the radiator is not very hot.
- ElenaTal vez necesite un poco más de tiempo.Maybe it needs a little more time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry radiador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
