vaporizador
/bapoɾiθadoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'vape pen' is translated into Spanish as vaporizador.
A vape pen is a handheld electronic device that heats a liquid to create an aerosol for inhalation.
Which one should you use?
While vaporizador is the standard term, you may also encounter the informal term vapeador when referring to a vape pen.
How do you pronounce it?
/bapoɾiθadoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word vaporizador is not exclusive to e-cigarettes and is commonly used for skincare facial steamers and industrial humidifiers.
- While vaporizador is the standard term, the slang term vapear has become so common that it is now used as a general verb for the act of vaping across almost all Spanish dialects.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the English term 'vape' is used directly as a noun, often appearing in phrases like el vape.
Examples in context
- Tengo un dispositivo de vaporización personal que uso para relajarme ocasionalmente.I have a personal vaporization device that I use to relax occasionally.
- No encuentro mi vaporizador.I can't find my vape pen.
- ¿Ese es un vaporizador nuevo?Is that a new vape pen?
- El vaporizador se quedó sin batería.The vape pen ran out of battery.
Example conversation
Mateo is looking for something in the living room.
- MaríaMateo, ¿viste mi vaporizador?Mateo, have you seen my vape pen?
- MateoEstá sobre la mesa del comedor.It is on the dining table.
- MaríaGracias, pensé que lo había perdido.Thanks, I thought I had lost it.
- MateoDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
