No. 344 in Spanish
aire
"Air" or "atmosphere."
In a sentence
El aire fresco de la montaña es agradable.
The fresh mountain air is pleasant.
In this context, 'aire' refers to the gaseous substance that surrounds the Earth, emphasizing its quality.
Ella tiene un aire de misterio que la hace interesante.
She has an air of mystery that makes her interesting.
Here, 'aire' signifies an intangible impression or characteristic that someone seems to possess.
Abre la ventana para que entre un poco de aire.
Open the window so that some air can come in.
In this case, 'aire' again refers to the physical substance, specifically emphasizing its movement into a space.
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