vapor /bapˈoɾ/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "steam".

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Source term
steam
Translation
vapor
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form vapor
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural vapores
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el vapor
Examples
Esto es el vapor.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Salía vapor caliente del tazón de sopa casera.

English: Hot steam was rising from the bowl of homemade soup.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

El tren viejo todavía funciona con vapor y atrae a muchos turistas.

English: The old train still runs on steam and attracts many tourists.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

Si cocinas las verduras al vapor, conservan más vitaminas.

English: If you cook the vegetables with steam, they keep more vitamins.

B2 · materialsAndDynamics

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