aspirazione
/as.pi.ratˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
Suction in Italian is aspirazione.
The noun aspirazione refers to the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another. It refers to the technical process of suction or aspiration.
Meaning: the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another (noun)
Which one should you use?
While aspirazione refers to the technical process of suction or aspiration, the verb succhiare is used for the physical act of sucking (like through a straw).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /as.pi.ratˈtsjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- While aspirazione describes the process of suction, an Italian vacuum cleaner is called an aspirapolvere, which literally translates to 'dust-breather'.
- The noun aspirazione is a direct linguistic descendant of the Latin aspīrātiōnem, which originally meant 'breathing out' or 'exhalation' rather than drawing something in.
- The noun aspirazione shares the same root as the verb aspirare, which is used both for vacuuming a rug and for dreaming of a better future.
Examples in context
- L'aspirazione dell'aspirapolvere è debole.The vacuum cleaner's suction is weak.
- L'aspirazione dell'aspirapolvere è molto potente.The suction of the vacuum cleaner is very powerful.
- L'aspirazione dell'aria è fondamentale per il sistema.The air suction is fundamental for the system.
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing a malfunctioning vacuum cleaner in their home.
- GiuliaMatteo, l'aspirazione non sembra funzionare bene.Matteo, the suction doesn't seem to be working well.
- MatteoForse c'è un blocco nell'aspirazione del motore.Maybe there is a blockage in the motor's suction.
- GiuliaControlliamo se il tubo è ostruito.Let's check if the tube is clogged.
- MatteoSì, controlliamo subito, Giulia.Yes, let's check it right away, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suction” translations and entries aspirazione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aspirazione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
