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"Thermometer" in Spanish: termómetro
el termómetro
A thermometer is el termómetro. It is masculine. Say el termómetro digital for a digital one. Keep the accent on mó.
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How to pronounce termómetro
Say it
tehr-MOH-meh-troh
/teɾ.ˈmo.me.tɾo/
tehr-MOH-meh-troh. Stress MOH.
"Thermometer" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el termómetro | the thermometer Default noun. | Default noun. |
| termómetro digital | digital thermometer Common home type. | Common home type. |
| tomar la temperatura con el termómetro | to take the temperature with the thermometer Action phrase. | Action phrase. |
| el termómetro de oído | ear thermometer Type label. | Type label. |
How to use termómetro in real life
- 1Home fever check
Pásame el termómetro, por favor.
Pass me the thermometer, please.
Everyday request.
- 2Pharmacy
¿Venden un termómetro digital?
Do you sell a digital thermometer?
Shopping ask.
- 3Parenting
El termómetro marca treinta y ocho.
The thermometer shows thirty-eight.
Reading the number.
Mistakes English speakers make with termómetro
Incorrect: la termómetro
Correct: el termómetro
Termómetro is masculine: el termómetro.
Incorrect: Necesito un thermometer.
Correct: Necesito un termómetro.
Use termómetro, not English thermometer.
Good to know
Termómetro is the standard word everywhere. Pharmacies stock el termómetro digital for home use.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a fever at home
ChatPal
¿Dónde está el termómetro?
Where is the thermometer?
You
El termómetro está en el baño.
The thermometer is in the bathroom.
ChatPal
Voy a medirte la fiebre.
I'm going to take your temperature.
You
Está bien. Espero un momento.
Okay. I'll wait a moment.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thermometer" in Spanish
What gender is termómetro?
Masculine: el termómetro.
How do you pronounce termómetro?
tehr-MOH-meh-troh; stress MOH.
Digital thermometer?
Un termómetro digital.
Pass me the thermometer?
Pásame el termómetro.
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