pastillas de freno
/pastiʝas de fɾeno/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "brake pads" is pastillas de freno.
This phrase refers to the components of a vehicle's braking system that press against the disc to slow down the car.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pastillas (pads/tablets), de (of) and freno (brake).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term balatas is commonly used instead of pastillas de freno to refer to brake pads. Similarly, balatas is commonly used in Latin American countries and certain regions of Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single brake pad, use the singular form pastilla de freno.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastiʝas de fɾeno/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Necesito cambiar las pastillas de freno de mi coche.I need to change the brake pads on my car.
- Las balatas de mi automóvil necesitan ser reemplazadas.The brake pads of my car need to be replaced.
- Necesito cambiar las pastillas de freno.I need to change the brake pads.
- Las pastillas de freno son nuevas.The brake pads are new.
- Escucho un ruido en las pastillas de freno.I hear a noise in the brake pads.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing car maintenance in the garage.
- JavierSiento que el coche no frena bien.I feel like the car isn't braking well.
- LucíaQuizás necesites unas pastillas de freno nuevas.Maybe you need some new brake pads.
- Javier¿Son muy caras las pastillas de freno?Are brake pads very expensive?
- LucíaNo, no suelen costar mucho dinero.No, they usually don't cost much money.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, freno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
