Spanish Conversation · Level 142
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Spanish word
climatizar
Pronunciation
IPA/klimatiˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbair-condition
Example
En verano, climatizamos el coche.
In summer, we air-condition the car.
More examples
¿Puedes climatizar la sala antes de la reunión?
Can you air-condition the room before the meeting?
Core concept
A controlled indoor environment with air-conditioning or heating running.
Common phrases
climatizar la casa
air-condition the house
climatizar el coche
air-condition the car
Similar words
enfriar: Lowers the temperature of an object or space, making it cooler.
calentar: Raises the temperature of an object or space, making it warmer.
regular: Adjusts equipment or settings to keep temperature at an appropriate level.
airear: Circulates fresh air through a room or item to remove dampness and odors.
Definition in Spanish
Regular la temperatura de un espacio mediante sistemas como el aire acondicionado o la calefacción.
Word origin
From the root clima 'climate' plus -izar, climatizar means to create or regulate a climate and is used to refer to operating air-conditioning or heating for an interior space.
Usage tips
- English climatize usually means 'become accustomed to a climate', while Spanish climatizar refers to operating systems that regulate indoor temperature.
Related words
- climatizaciónair conditioningnoun
- climatizadorair conditionernoun
- climatizadoair-conditionedadjective