Spanish word

extintor

Pronunciation

IPA/ekstinˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfire extinguisher

Example

¿Dónde está el extintor?

Where is the fire extinguisher?

Illustration for extintor (fire extinguisher)

More examples

Si ves humo, busca el extintor.

If you see smoke, look for the fire extinguisher.

Core concept

Portable pressurized cylinder that discharges a suppressant to smother flames.

Common phrases

  • ubicación del extintor

    fire extinguisher location

  • mantenimiento del extintor

    fire extinguisher maintenance

  • señal del extintor

    fire extinguisher sign

Similar words

matafuegos: Portable fire canister operated by hand to spray suppressant at a fire.
hidrante: Fixed outdoor fitting where water is drawn for firefighting, often on streets or walls.
manguera: Rubbery tube used to direct a stream of water from a pump or tap onto a fire.
aspersor: Installed automatic water sprayer in ceilings that disperses water over a burning area.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto portátil que sirve para apagar llamas aplicando un agente químico o gas para sofocar el fuego.

Word origin

From the verb extinguir (from Latin extinguĕre 'to put out') plus the agentive suffix -or, extintor denotes an instrument for putting out fires.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el extintor), plural extintores, and stress falls on the final syllable ex-tin-TOR.

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