This is the 5941st most frequent Spanish word.
vapor
Steam or vapor.
Here, 'vapor' refers to steam, the gaseous state of water when heated.
El vapor que sale de la olla hirviendo es muy caliente.
The steam coming from the boiling pot is very hot.
In this case, 'vapor' refers to a steam-powered vessel, illustrating its application in transportation.
El barco de vapor cruzó el río en dos horas.
The steamship crossed the river in two hours.
Here, 'vapor' is used to describe steam in a context related to its therapeutic uses.