Air in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: EYE-reh
IPA: ˈai̯ɾe

8 months ago

aire

the a and i vowels blend like eye

2 years ago

Memory helper

Just remove the e at the end of “aire” to make the word air, which is what the word “aire” means.

9 months ago

aire info.

**Tips to remember the word:** One way to remember ‘aire’ in Spanish is by thinking of the English word “air” with an extra ‘e’ at the end. You can also think of musical genres like “Aires” (i.e., “Buenos Aires”) which literally means “good airs” in English, linking the idea of air or atmosphere.

**Explanations:** ‘Aire’ is a noun that refers to the invisible, odorless mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is breathable by living organisms.

**Other words that mean the same thing:** ‘Oxígeno’ is often used in Spanish when specifically referring to oxygen, which is a component of air. ‘Atmósfera’ refers to the layer of gases surrounding the planet but can also mean air in a more figurative sense as in the atmosphere of a place.

**Alternate meanings and slang:** In Spanish, ‘aire’ can have several other meanings depending on the context. It can refer to appearance or aspect (‘tiene un aire de misterio’ – he/she has an air of mystery), manner (‘con aires de grandeza’ – with an air of grandeur), or direction (‘cambió el aire’ – the wind direction changed). In some regions, ‘darse aire’ means to take a break or get some fresh air.

**Examples of sentences:**
1. Abre la ventana para dejar entrar el aire fresco.
(Open the window to let in the fresh air.)
2. Hace falta más aire en esta habitación.
(This room needs more air.)
3. El aire acondicionado está demasiado fuerte.
(The air conditioning is too strong.)
4. La pelota se quedó suspendida en el aire.
(The ball remained suspended in the air.)
5. Tiene un aire de confianza que inspira a los demás.
(He/she has an air of confidence that inspires others.)

a few seconds ago

Memory helper

Almost identical to English word, but pronounced like eye ray!

a year ago