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"Indoor" is an adjective which is often translated as "de interior", and "outdoor" is an adjective which is often translated as "al aire libre". Learn more about the difference between "indoor" and "outdoor" below.
indoor(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. de interior
We had to buy special light bulbs for indoor growing to keep our tomatoes alive during the winter.Tuvimos que comprar bombillas especiales para el cultivo de interior para mantener vivos nuestros tomates durante el invierno.
b. de interiores
He specializes in indoor photography.Está especializado en fotografía de interiores.
a. para estar en casa
Please put on your indoor clothes so that you don't ruin your fancy ones.Por favor, ponte tu ropa para estar en casa para no estropear la buena.
b. de entrecasa (River Plate)
Nobody noticed that she was just wearing her indoor clothes.Nadie se dio cuenta de que tenía puesta su ropa de entrecasa.
c. de estar por casa (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
These are my indoor shoes.Estos son mis zapatillas de estar por casa.
d. de andar por casa (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
My indoor clothes are very comfortable.Mi ropa de andar por casa es muy cómoda.
a. cubierto (tennis court, swimming pool, sports center)
The hotel offers free access to a gym and indoor swimming pool to all of its guests.El hotel ofrece acceso gratuito a un gimnasio y a una piscina cubierta a todos sus huéspedes.
outdoor(
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dor
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (open-air)
a. al aire libre
There's an outdoor market in the town square.Hay un mercado al aire libre en la plaza mayor.
b. exterior
The apartment has an outdoor patio, as well as an indoor patio for cooler days.El apartamento tiene un patio exterior, así como un patio interior para los días más fríos.
c. descubierto
I can't wait to swim in the outdoor swimming pool in the summer.No puedo esperar hasta poder nadar en la piscina descubierta en verano.
d. de calle (clothing)
She almost forgot to put her outdoor shoes on before leaving.Casi olvidó ponerse su calzado de calle antes de irse.
e. de exterior (plant)
This burning sun is terrible for outdoor plants.Este sol abrasador es terrible para las plantas de exterior.
