Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
vapor
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈpoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsteam
Example
El agua se convierte en vapor.
Water turns into steam.
More examples
El vapor empañó el espejo del baño.
The steam fogged the bathroom mirror.
Core concept
Invisible water vapor that condenses into a white cloud above boiling liquid.
Common phrases
vapor de agua
water vapor
baño de vapor
steam bath
nube de vapor
steam cloud
Similar words
vaho: Visible warm, wet-looking air from people or hot water that forms a brief mist.
humo: Dark gray gas produced by burning that carries soot and fine particles.
niebla: Layer of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility.
humedad: Amount of water present in the air or in materials.
Definition in Spanish
Designa el estado gaseoso del agua u otro líquido al calentarse; a veces se observa como finas gotas al condensarse.
Word origin
Borrowed from Latin vapor, vaporem, the word in Spanish retains the idea of a liquid heated into gas.
Usage tips
- The word stresses the final syllable (va-POR) with an open 'a', unlike many English pronunciations that put stress earlier.