Benz
/benθ/from spelling rules
Benz is the Spanish shortened name for the Mercedes-Benz car brand.
This phrase is used as a shorthand way to refer to the Mercedes-Benz automobile brand.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA pronunciation is /benθ/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the gender of the car is masculine (el Mercedes or el Benz) because it refers to el coche or el automóvil.
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase estrenar un Benz to describe the specific joy of driving a new luxury car for the first time.
- While the brand is German, a Spanish speaker in Madrid might pronounce Benz with a soft 'th' sound, whereas a speaker in Mexico City will use a hard 's' sound.
Examples in context
- Carl Benz obtuvo en 1886 la patente por el primer automóvil.Carl Benz obtained in 1886 the patent for the first car.This sentence is useful for mentioning the historical figure Carl Benz.Tatoeba #2025486 by marcelostockle, translation #3678676 by OJR1
- Mi sueño es tener un automóvil Mercedes-Benz algún día.My dream is to own a Mercedes-Benz car someday.
- La empresa alemana lanzó una nueva línea de automóviles Benz.The German company launched a new line of Benz cars.
- Voy a comprar un coche usado y estoy considerando un Benzo.I'm going to buy a used car, and I'm considering a Benzo.
- Me encanta el lujo y estilo de los autos Mercedes-Benz.I love the luxury and style of Mercedes-Benz cars.
- ¿Qué opinas de los autos Benz?What do you think about Benz cars?
- ¿Has tenido alguna experiencia con Mercedes-Benz?Have you had any experiences with Mercedes-Benz?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking to the parking lot.
- AlejandroMira ese Benz negro, es increíble.Look at that black Benz, it is incredible.
- MaríaSí, es un coche muy elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant car.
- AlejandroAlgún día compraré un Benz así.Someday I will buy a Benz like that.
- MaríaSeguro que lo conseguirás, Alejandro.I am sure you will get it, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
