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"Air" in Spanish: aire
el aire
Air is el aire (AHY-reh). It is masculine: el aire. Aire fresco means fresh air. El aire está frío uses estar for how the air feels.
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How to pronounce aire
Say it
AHY-reh
/ˈai.ɾe/
AHY-reh. Stress AHY. Soft final e. Say aire in two beats. Not English air.
"Air" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el aire | the air Default noun. | Default noun. |
| aire fresco | fresh air Outdoors. | Outdoors. |
| al aire libre | outdoors / in the open air Activities. | Activities. |
| el aire está limpio | the air is clean Quality talk. | Quality talk. |
How to use aire in real life
- 1Open window
Necesito aire fresco.
I need fresh air.
Aire fresco.
- 2Morning
El aire está frío hoy.
The air is cold today.
El aire with estar.
- 3Park plan
Comemos al aire libre.
We eat outdoors.
Al aire libre.
Mistakes English speakers make with aire
Incorrect: La aire está limpio.
Correct: El aire está limpio.
Aire is masculine: el aire.
Incorrect: Hace el aire frío.
Correct: El aire está frío.
Use estar with el aire for how it feels; hace frío is the weather phrase.
Good to know
Good to knowPeople step outside for aire fresco after crowded rooms. Al aire libre marks outdoor events. Weather chill is often hace frío; el aire está frío describes the air itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Opening a window after cooking
ChatPal
¿Abrimos para que entre aire?
Shall we open up so air comes in?
You
Sí. Quiero aire fresco.
Yes. I want fresh air.
ChatPal
El aire ya se siente mejor.
The air already feels better.
You
Perfecto. Gracias.
Perfect. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Air" in Spanish
Is aire masculine?
Yes: el aire.
Hace frío or el aire está frío?
Hace frío is general weather; el aire está frío talks about the air.
How do you pronounce aire?
AHY-reh with stress on AHY.
How do I say outdoors?
Al aire libre.
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