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    Vapores (en. Vapors)

    /baˈpoɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of water particles in gaseous state found in the air.
    Water vapors are essential for cloud formation.
    Los vapores de agua son esenciales en la formación de nubes.
    Gases that are released from certain liquids when heated.
    The vapors emitted by some chemicals can be toxic.
    Los vapores que emiten algunas químicas pueden ser tóxicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vaporis', which means 'vapor' or 'humidity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a state of agitation
    To feel very agitated or excited.
    estar en vapores
    alcohol vapors
    A state of intoxication caused by alcohol consumption.
    vapores de alcohol
    to lose one’s temper
    To become desperate or angry.
    perder los vapores

    Related Words

    vapor
    Gaseous state of a liquid.
    vapor
    vaporize
    To transform a liquid into vapor.
    vaporizar
    evaporation
    Process by which a liquid becomes vapor.
    evaporación

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of sleep or intoxication.
    After the party, he was in vapors.
    Después de la fiesta, quedó en vapores.
    Feeling of anxiety or nervousness.
    I can't speak in public; I get the vapors.
    No puedo hablar en público, me entran los vapores.