patrón de birlos
/patɾon de biɾlos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "bolt pattern" is patrón de birlos.
This phrase is used specifically in automotive contexts when discussing wheel fitment and specifications, specifically referring to the arrangement and spacing of the lug holes on a vehicle's wheel hub.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of patrón (pattern), de (of) and birlos (bolts or lug bolts).
Which one should you use?
While patrón de birlos is a common way to express this, you can also use patrón de pernos to mean the same thing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
patrón de birlos is the term used in Mexico and parts of Latin America, as birlos is the common word for lug bolts in those areas. In other regions, speakers might use different terms for the hardware.
How do you pronounce it?
/patɾon de biɾlos/
Did you know?
- The word patrón can also mean 'boss' or 'master' in many Spanish-speaking countries, creating a humorous double meaning in a workshop.
- While a Mexican mechanic uses birlos, a driver in Spain would likely be confused and use tornillos instead.
- The word patrón comes from the Latin patrōnus, which meant a 'protector' or 'legal guardian' rather than a mathematical pattern.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿podrías indicarme el patrón de tornillos utilizado en este motor?Hello, could you tell me the bolt pattern used in this engine?
- Necesito saber el patrón de birlos de este coche.I need to know the bolt pattern of this car.
- El patrón de birlos es de cuatro por cien y once.The bolt pattern is 4 by 110.
- Este rín no coincide con el patrón de birlos.This rim does not match the bolt pattern.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are looking at car wheels in a garage.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿sabes el patrón de birlos de mi coche?Daniel, do you know the bolt pattern of my car?
- DanielCreo que es cinco por ciento cien.I think it is five by one hundred.
- LucíaVoy a revisarlo para estar segura.I'm going to check it to be sure.
- DanielEs mejor verificarlo antes de instalar los rines.It's better to verify it before installing the rims.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, patrón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
