Spanish word

radiador

Pronunciation

IPA/raðjaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounradiator

Example

El radiador está caliente.

The radiator is hot.

Illustration for radiador (radiator)

More examples

El radiador del coche está perdiendo agua.

The car radiator is leaking water.

Core concept

Metal unit of tubes and thin fins that transfers heat to surrounding air.

Common phrases

  • radiador del coche

    car radiator

  • radiador eléctrico

    electric radiator

  • radiador central

    central heating radiator

Similar words

estufa: Appliance that produces direct flame or electric heat to warm nearby people or small spaces.
calentador: Appliance that heats water or air to supply domestic needs such as showers and taps.
caldera: Boiler that heats or boils water using fuel or electricity to provide building heat and hot water.
convector: Heater with a hot surface that warms air and relies on natural convection to circulate warmth.

Definition in Spanish

Dispositivo metálico formado por tubos y aletas que cede calor al ambiente o disipa calor de un motor.

Word origin

Spanish radiador comes from Latin radius 'ray' via French radiateur, with the Spanish suffix -ador naming an instrument that gives off or disperses heat.

Usage tips

  • The same word covers both room radiators and car radiators, so speakers often add context (for example radiador del coche) when the meaning could be ambiguous.

Opposites

  • aire acondicionadoair conditioningnoun
  • ventiladorfannoun

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