sistema de admisión de aire
/sistema de admisjon de aiɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'air intake system' is translated into Spanish as sistema de admisión de aire.
This phrase refers to the set of components that channels air into an internal combustion engine. In many automotive contexts, speakers may shorten the phrase to just admisión de aire when referring specifically to the intake component.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sistema (system), de (of), admisión (intake/admission) and de aire (of air).
Did you know?
- While admisión refers to the intake of air in an engine, the word can also describe the process of being accepted into a university or a club.
- In Spanish, the term admisión is used for both the physical intake of air and the legal admission of a fact in a court of law.
- While 'air intake' is a technical mechanical term, the word aire is also used in Spanish to describe a person's 'air' or mannerisms, much like the English 'air'.
Examples in context
- El sistema de admisión de aire es fundamental para el correcto funcionamiento del motor.The air intake system is essential for the proper functioning of the engine.
- Mi auto tiene un problema en la entrada de aire. Necesito que lo revisen.My car has an issue with the air intake system. I need it checked.
- El sistema de admisión de aire está obstruido.The air intake system is clogged.
- Necesito reemplazar el sistema de admisión de aire.I need to replace the air intake system.
- Revisa el sistema de admisión de aire de tu coche.Check your car's air intake system.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a car engine in a garage.
- SofíaDaniel, creo que el sistema de admisión de aire está sucio.Daniel, I think the air intake system is dirty.
- DanielTienes razón, Sofía, el filtro está muy negro.You are right, Sofía, the filter is very black.
- Sofía¿Podemos cambiarlo nosotros mismos?Can we change it ourselves?
- DanielSí, es un proceso muy sencillo.Yes, it is a very simple process.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
