Spanish word

oxigenar

Pronunciation

IPA/oksixeˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verboxygenate

Example

Las plantas oxigenan la habitación.

The plants oxygenate the room.

Illustration for oxigenar (oxygenate)

More examples

Correr ayuda a oxigenar la sangre.

Running helps oxygenate the blood.

Core concept

Delivery of oxygen to tissues, an organism, or an environment.

Common phrases

  • oxigenar la sangre

    oxygenate the blood

  • oxigenar el cuerpo

    oxygenate the body

Similar words

ventilar: Creates airflow through a room via windows or vents to exchange indoor and outdoor air.
airear: Exposes a room or object to outside air to remove stuffiness or dampness and freshen it.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo reciba oxígeno, ya sea un organismo, un tejido o un ambiente, para sostener su función.

Word origin

It is formed from Spanish oxígeno, ultimately from French oxygène and Latin oxygenium, plus the verb-forming suffix -ar.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive oxigenarse commonly appears figuratively to mean taking fresh air or getting a brief refresh, so context shows whether the use is literal oxygen addition or a metaphorical breather.

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