How to Say "regulator" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “regulator” is “regulador” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesitamos cambiar el regulador de la bombona de gas.
We need to change the gas cylinder regulator.
El buzo revisó su regulador antes de sumergirse.
The diver checked his regulator before diving in.
He instalado un regulador de intensidad para las luces del salón.
I've installed a dimmer switch for the living room lights.
Machine or Tool Ending
The ending '-dor' is very common in Spanish for tools or machines that perform a specific action, similar to '-er' in English (e.g., 'toaster' or 'controller').
Using 'de' with Regulador
When talking about what the device controls, always use 'de' followed by the thing being regulated, like 'regulador de gas' or 'regulador de luz'.
Confusing with 'Regular'
Mistake: “Using 'un regular' for a device.”
Correction: Use 'un regulador'. 'Regular' is usually an action (verb) or a description (adjective), not the device itself.
Other Meanings of “regulador”
“regulador” can also mean:
- an authority or agency that supervises an industry(C1, formal)
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