frenos del coche
/fɾenos del kot͡ʃe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "car brakes" is translated into Spanish as frenos del coche.
This phrase refers to the mechanical system used to slow down or stop a vehicle. In many contexts, you can simply say los frenos if it is already understood that you are talking about a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of frenos (brakes) and del coche (of the car).
Which one should you use?
You can also use los frenos when the context of a vehicle is already established.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, different words for car are preferred. You may use frenos del auto as auto is more common than coche in many regions, or frenos del carro which is a very common term in areas such as Mexico and Colombia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form el freno can be used when referring to a single braking mechanism or the concept of braking.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾenos del kotʃe/
Did you know?
- The word coche is a distant relative of the English word 'coach'. Both terms trace back to the Hungarian village of Kocs, where advanced horse-drawn carriages were first built.
- The word frenos is used for both mechanical vehicle brakes and the metal bits used to control horses.
- In Spanish, the verb frenar can be used as a metaphor for slowing down a process or suppressing an emotion, not just stopping a physical object.
Examples in context
- Los frenos de automóvil deben ser revisados periódicamente para garantizar la seguridad del conductor y los pasajeros.Car brakes should be checked periodically to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.
- Oye amigo, creo que los frenos del carro están haciendo ruido. Será mejor llevarlo al mecánico.Hey buddy, I think the car brakes are making noise. We should take it to the mechanic.
- Tengo que revisar los frenos del coche.I have to check the car brakes.
- Los frenos del coche hacen mucho ruido.The car brakes are making a lot of noise.
- ¿Funcionan bien los frenos del coche?Are the car brakes working well?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a problem with the vehicle in the garage.
- AlejandroSofía, creo que fallan los frenos del coche.Sofía, I think the car brakes are failing.
- SofíaEs peligroso si los frenos del coche no funcionan.It is dangerous if the car brakes don't work.
- AlejandroLlevaré el vehículo al taller mañana mismo.I will take the vehicle to the shop tomorrow morning.
- SofíaEs una buena idea, Alejandro.That is a good idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coche, del, CC BY-SA 4.0.
