vent

• Sustantivo que designa una abertura o conducto por el que sale gas, aire o líquido, o un medio para expresar o liberar emociones fuertes o energía creativa.

A noun referring to an opening or passage that allows gas, air, or liquid to escape, or a means of expressing or releasing strong emotions or creative energy.

1. Air or gas outletB1formal

   An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to escape from an enclosed space.

   Respiradero, orificio de ventilación

   • The room has a small vent near the ceiling for fresh air.
   • Make sure the gas vent is not blocked.
   • The air conditioning vent was covered with dust.

   Sinónimosairwayapertureductfluegrilleholeopeningoutletvent-hole

   Antónimosinletintakeorificepassage

2. Biological openingC1formalscientific

   The external opening of the urinary or genital system in some lower vertebrates, such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

   Abertura urogenital/excretora (cloaca)

   • The snake's vent is located near the base of its tail.
   • In birds, the vent serves as the opening for both excretion and reproduction.
   • The biologist examined the vent of the frog for signs of disease.

3. Volcanic fissureB2formalscientific

   A crack or opening in the Earth's crust (or another planet's surface) through which molten lava, ash, and gases erupt.

   Fisura volcánica

   • Lava flowed from the volcanic vent down the mountainside.
   • Scientists discovered a new vent on the ocean floor.
   • The eruption came from a vent on the side of the volcano.

   Sinónimosaperturecrackfissureopeningorificeoutlet

4. Garment slitB2formal

   A slit in a piece of clothing, such as the back seam of a jacket or the side of a skirt, to allow movement or for style.

   Abertura en una prenda

   • The jacket has a vent at the back for ease of movement.
   • She wore a skirt with a long side vent.
   • The tailor added a vent to the coat for a better fit.

   Sinónimosopeningslashslitsplit

5. Emotional releaseB2informal

   An activity or outlet that allows one to express or release strong emotions, creative energy, or tension.

   Desahogo

   • Writing in a journal is a good vent for her feelings.
   • He uses exercise as a vent for his stress.
   • Playing music is a creative vent for many people.

   Sinónimosexpressionoutletreleasesafety valve

• Verbo que significa liberar o expresar emociones fuertes, o dejar salir aire o gas de un espacio cerrado.

A verb used to express the act of releasing or expressing strong emotions, or allowing air or gas to escape from a confined space.

1. Express emotionsB2informal

   To release or express strong feelings, especially anger or frustration.

   desahogarse

   • She vented her frustration by screaming into a pillow.
   • He needed someone to vent to after a stressful day.
   • They vented their anger at the unfair decision.

   Sinónimosairdischargeexpresslet outpour outreleaseunburdenvoice

   Antónimosbottlecheckcontaincurbinhibitrepresssmotherstiflesuppressswallow

2. Allow air to circulateB1formal

   To expose something to fresh air or allow air to pass through, in order to cool or freshen it.

   ventilar

   • Open the windows to vent the room after cooking.
   • The attic needs to be properly vented to prevent moisture buildup.
   • He vented the engine compartment to cool it down.

   Sinónimosaerateaircooloxygenaterefresh

   Antónimosblockclosesealstifle