air

• Sustancia gaseosa invisible que rodea la Tierra, necesaria para la respiración y que forma la atmósfera; también se refiere al espacio o cielo, o a la corriente de este gas.

A noun referring to the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, essential for breathing and forming the atmosphere.

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1. AtmosphereA1formal

   The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.

   aire (atmósfera)

   • We need clean air to breathe.
   • The air in the mountains is fresh and pure.
   • Birds fly through the air.

   Sinónimosatmosphere

2. Atmosphere or mannerB1informal

   The particular feeling or atmosphere created by a person or situation.

   Aire (ambiente o manera)

   • She has an air of confidence about her.
   • The room had an air of mystery.
   • He spoke with an air of authority.

   Sinónimosambienceatmosphereauracharacterfeelingmienmoodqualitytonevibe

3. Melody or tuneB2formal

   A simple tune or melody, often in music.

   Aire (melodía o tonada)

   • She played a beautiful air on the flute.
   • The composer wrote several airs for the opera.
   • That old folk air is still popular today.

   Sinónimoslaymelodysongstraintune

4. Travel by aircraftA2informal

   Travel by airplane.

   Viaje en avión

   • We travel by air to visit family abroad.
   • Air travel has become much cheaper.
   • The air from New York to London takes seven hours.

   Sinónimosair travelaviationflightflying

• Verbo que significa emitir o transmitir algo por televisión, radio u otros medios de comunicación; también puede referirse a exponer algo al aire o hacerlo público.

A verb used to express the act of broadcasting or transmitting something on television, radio, or other media.

1. Broadcast on television or radioB1formal

   To transmit a program or information on television or radio.

   Emitir por televisión o radio

   • The documentary will be aired tonight.
   • The interview was aired live on national television.
   • They decided to air the controversial episode.

   Sinónimosbeambroadcastshowtelecasttransmit

2. Express publiclyB2formal

   To make known or express opinions or grievances publicly.

   expresar públicamente

   • She aired her complaints at the meeting.
   • He aired his views on climate change in the newspaper.
   • The politician aired his grievances during the debate.

   Sinónimosarticulatebroadcastdeclareexpressproclaimstateutterventvoice

   Antónimosconcealhiderepresssuppresswithhold

3. VentilateB1formal

   To expose something to fresh air for ventilation or drying.

   Airear

   • Air the room by opening the windows.
   • She aired the blankets on the clothesline.
   • The laundry needs to be aired before folding.

   Sinónimosaerateair outfreshenventilate

   Antónimosclosecoverseal

Variantes phrasalair out