carreras de autos
/kareɾas de autos/from spelling rules
The English phrase car racing is translated into Spanish as carreras de autos.
This phrase refers to the sport of competing to see which driver or car can finish a course in the fastest time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carreras (races) and de autos (of cars).
Which one should you use?
You may also use the single noun automovilismo to refer to the sport of car racing as a whole.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use the term automovilismo to refer to the broad concept of car racing and it is more common there to use carreras de coches instead of autos. In many parts of Latin America, carreras de carros is the preferred way to say car racing, using carros instead of autos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kareɾas de autos/
Did you know?
- The word carrera is used for both a professional 'race' and a university 'degree' or 'career', meaning a person might finish their carrera in a classroom or on a track.
- While automovilismo is the technical term for the sport, Spanish speakers often use the verb correr (to run) to describe the act of racing a car, as in correr autos.
- In some Latin American countries, the word carro can mean a cart or a wagon, which creates a linguistic link between modern 'car racing' and ancient horse-drawn races.
Examples in context
- Adoro el automovilismo, la velocidad y las carreras de coches.I love car racing, speed, and car races.
- Me encantan las carreras de autos, la emoción de la competencia es incomparable.I love car racing, the thrill of the competition is incomparable.
- Me encantan las carreras de autos.I love car racing.
- Mañana habrá carreras de autos en el circuito.There will be car racing at the circuit tomorrow.
- Las carreras de autos son muy emocionantes.Car racing is very exciting.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Te gustan las carreras de autos?Do you like car racing?
- DanielSí, me apasionan mucho.Yes, I am very passionate about them.
- LucíaA mí también me interesan mucho.I am also very interested in them.
- DanielPodemos ir al circuito juntos un día.We can go to the circuit together one day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
