ventilación
“ventilación” means “ventilation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
ventilation
Also: airing out
📝 In Action
Abre la ventana para que haya ventilación.
A1Open the window so there is some ventilation.
Esta habitación tiene muy buena ventilación natural.
A2This room has very good natural ventilation.
La falta de ventilación puede causar problemas de salud.
B1The lack of ventilation can cause health problems.
breathing assistance
Also: ventilation
📝 In Action
El paciente fue puesto bajo ventilación mecánica.
B2The patient was put on mechanical ventilation.
Es vital mantener la ventilación pulmonar durante la cirugía.
C1It is vital to maintain pulmonary ventilation during surgery.
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Which article should you use with 'ventilación'?
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From the Latin word 'ventilatio', which comes from 'ventus' meaning 'wind'. Essentially, it's the process of letting the wind do its work.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ventilación' the same as 'aire'?
Not exactly. 'Aire' is the gas itself (air), while 'ventilación' is the movement or process of bringing that air into a space.
Does 'ventilación' have an accent mark in the plural?
No. When you add '-es' to make it plural ('ventilaciones'), the stress naturally stays on that syllable, so the written accent is no longer needed.
Can I use 'ventilación' to talk about air conditioning?
You can use it to talk about the air flow provided by an AC system, but the machine itself is called 'aire acondicionado'.