air

aire

Mezcla de gases que nos rodea y que respiramos.

En inglés sencillo: The mixture of gases around us that we breathe.

• We need clean air to breathe.
• Cold air came through the window.
• The balloon slowly lost its air.

Expresiones frecuentes: clean air, cold air, air pressure

aire fresco, aire

Aire del exterior que ayuda a sentirse mejor o más despejado.

En inglés sencillo: Fresh outdoor atmosphere that helps you feel comfortable or refreshed.

• I need some air.
• We went outside for a little air.
• Open the window and let in some fresh air.

Expresiones frecuentes: fresh air, get some air, need some air

aires, ínfulas

En plural, actitudes de quien pretende parecer mejor o más importante que los demás.

En inglés sencillo: In the plural, behaviour that suggests you think you are better than other people.

• She puts on airs around wealthy people.
• Nobody liked his airs and graces.
• Despite his success, he never put on airs.

Cómo se usa: put on airs (He puts on airs when visitors arrive.)

Sinónimos: pretensions, affectations

Expresiones frecuentes: put on airs, airs and graces

melodía, canción

Melodía o canción, especialmente si la canta o toca una sola persona.

En inglés sencillo: A tune or song, especially one sung or played by a single person.

• He played a gentle air on the flute.
• She sang an old Scottish air.
• The violinist opened with a lively air.

Sinónimos: tune, melody, song

Expresiones frecuentes: traditional air, Irish air, simple air

emitir, transmitir

Transmitir un programa por televisión o radio.

En inglés sencillo: To show a programme on television or send it out on radio.

• The show airs tonight.
• They aired the interview last Sunday.
• When will the next episode air?

Cómo se usa: air on something (The interview will air on local radio.)

Sinónimos: broadcast, show

Expresiones frecuentes: air a programme, air an episode, air on television

ventilar, airear

Dejar entrar aire fresco en una habitación o edificio, normalmente abriendo las ventanas.

En inglés sencillo: To let fresh atmosphere enter a room or building, usually by opening windows.

• Please air the bedroom.
• We aired the house after painting it.
• Open both windows to air the kitchen.

Sinónimos: ventilate

Expresiones frecuentes: air the room, air the house, air a bedroom

airear, ventilar

Dejar algo expuesto al aire para que pierda humedad o malos olores.

En inglés sencillo: To leave something exposed to fresh atmosphere so it becomes fresher or drier.

• I hung the blankets outside to air.
• She aired the bedding before making the bed.
• These damp clothes need airing.

Sinónimos: freshen, dry

Expresiones frecuentes: air the bedding, air some clothes, air a blanket