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gaseoso

gah-seh-OH-soh/ɡaˈseoso/

“gaseoso” means “gaseous” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

gaseous

Also: gas-like
White steam clouds rising from a blue tea kettle.

📝 In Action

El vapor de agua es el estado gaseoso del agua.

B1

Water vapor is the gaseous state of water.

Júpiter es un planeta gaseoso muy grande.

B2

Jupiter is a very large gaseous planet.

El helio es un elemento gaseoso y ligero.

B2

Helium is a gaseous and light element.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aeriforme (air-like)
  • volátil (volatile)

Antonyms

  • sólido (solid)
  • líquido (liquid)

Common Collocations

  • estado gaseoso – gaseous state
  • gigante gaseoso – gas giant (planet)

fizzy, carbonated

Also: bubbly
A tall glass of orange soda with many small bubbles rising to the top.

📝 In Action

No me gustan los refrescos muy gaseosos.

A2

I don't like very fizzy sodas.

Prefiero beber agua no gaseosa.

A2

I prefer to drink non-carbonated water.

Esta bebida es muy gaseosa y me duele el estómago.

B1

This drink is very carbonated and my stomach hurts.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • efervescente (effervescent)
  • con gas (with gas)

Antonyms

  • sin gas (without gas)
  • liso (still (water))

Common Collocations

  • bebida gaseosa – fizzy drink
  • agua gaseosa – sparkling water

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gaseoso" in Spanish:

bubbly→carbonated→fizzy→gas-like→gaseous→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gaseoso

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the 'estado gaseoso' of water?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
gas(gas) — Noun
gaseosa(soda / carbonated drink) — Noun
gasificar(to carbonate) — Verb
gasolinera(gas station) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish noun 'gas', which was adapted from the Latin word 'chaos'. The suffix '-oso' was added, which means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: gaseousFrench: gazeuxItalian: gassoso

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'con gas' and 'gaseoso'?

They mean the same thing regarding drinks, but 'con gas' is much more common in casual conversation (e.g., 'agua con gas'). 'Gaseoso' sounds slightly more formal or technical.

Is 'gaseosa' a specific brand?

No, it is a general term for carbonated soda, but in Spain, 'una gaseosa' often refers specifically to a clear, sweetened carbonated water used to mix with wine.

Can I use 'gaseoso' to describe a person?

No, it is only used for substances or objects. Describing a person as 'gaseoso' would not make sense in Spanish.