temperatura ambiente
/tempeɾatuɾa ambjente/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "room temperature" is translated into Spanish as temperatura ambiente.
temperatura ambiente can be used in casual settings to refer to room temperature.
Meaning: normal temperature (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of temperatura (temperature) and ambiente (ambient/environment), literally meaning "ambient temperature".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because temperatura is a feminine noun, any accompanying articles or adjectives must be feminine, such as la temperatura ambiente to mean "the room temperature". To say something is "at room temperature", use the preposition a followed by the phrase, for example a temperatura ambiente.
Did you know?
- The word ambiente does not just mean 'ambient' or 'environment', but is also the standard way to describe the 'atmosphere' or 'vibe' of a social gathering.
- The word temperatura shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tempo', both tracing back to roots relating to time and the proper measure of things.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if a product is labeled ambiente, it specifically means it does not require refrigeration. This is a common shorthand seen on food packaging in supermarkets.
Examples in context
- Es importante mantener la temperatura ambiente a un nivel confortable.It's important to maintain the room temperature at a comfortable level.
- Beber el vino a temperatura ambiente.Drink the wine at room temperature.
- El vino debe estar a temperatura ambiente.The wine should be at room temperature.
- Prefiero la leche a temperatura ambiente.I prefer milk at room temperature.
- La sopa está a temperatura ambiente.The soup is at room temperature.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in the kitchen preparing lunch.
- Javier¿Está la leche a temperatura ambiente?Is the milk at room temperature?
- LucíaSí, Javier, ya no está fría.Yes, Javier, it is not cold anymore.
- JavierPerfecto, la usaré para la receta.Perfect, I will use it for the recipe.
- LucíaMe alegra que te sirva.I'm glad it works for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “room temperature” translations and entries temperatura ambiente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ambiente, temperatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
