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    Vapor (en. Steam)

    /ˈba.por/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Steam is a substance that exists in a gaseous state, typically water that has been heated.
    Water vapor forms when the water boils.
    El vapor de agua se forma cuando el agua hierve.
    Flow or release of steam from a hot source.
    Steam was coming out of the pot while I was cooking.
    El vapor salía de la olla mientras cocinaba.
    Form of energy used in machinery, such as steam locomotives.
    The steam locomotive was an innovative means of transportation in its time.
    La locomotora de vapor era una innovadora forma de transporte en su época.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vapor', which means 'steam, vaporous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water vapor
    Gaseous state of water resulting from boiling.
    vapor de agua
    to make steam
    To produce steam, especially in a cooking or heating process.
    hacer vapor
    to be in steam
    To be in a state of confusion or lost.
    estar en vapor

    Related Words

    inflate
    To increase in volume, commonly due to the accumulation of steam.
    hinchar
    evaporate
    To change from a liquid state to a gaseous state.
    evaporar
    condense
    To convert vapor into liquid.
    condensar

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe something that is ephemeral or insubstantial.
    That project is just vapor, it has no substance.
    Ese proyecto es solo un vapor, no tiene sustancia.
    Referring to someone who has many ideas but few actions.
    Carlos always talks about great plans, but in the end, it's just vapor.
    Carlos siempre habla de grandes planes, pero al final es solo vapor.