extractor de aire
/eɡstɾaɡtoɾ de aiɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ventilation fan" is translated into Spanish as extractor de aire.
This phrase refers to a mechanical device used to pull stale or contaminated air out of a room.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of extractor (extractor) and de aire (of air).
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡstɾaɡtoɾ de aiɾe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish architecture and construction, a ‘campana extractora’ specifically refers to the range hood fan used over a kitchen stove.
- In some contexts, the phrase sacar el aire is used as a verb phrase to describe the act of venting a room, rather than naming the device.
- In some Latin American regions, a ventilation fan used in a kitchen might be called a campana, though this more accurately refers to the range hood itself.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos instalar un extractor de aire en el baño.We need to install a ventilation fan in the bathroom.
- El extractor de aire hace mucho ruido.The ventilation fan makes a lot of noise.
- Enciende el extractor de aire de la cocina.Turn on the kitchen ventilation fan.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in their kitchen during cooking.
- Javier¿Puedes encender el extractor de aire, Lucía?Can you turn on the ventilation fan, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, hay mucho humo por aquí.Yes, there is a lot of smoke in here.
- JavierGracias, el extractor de aire ayuda mucho.Thanks, the ventilation fan helps a lot.
- LucíaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
