amortiguadores
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for car shocks is amortiguadores.
In a mechanical context, amortiguadores is the standard term used to refer to a vehicle's shock absorbers, which are the components of a suspension system that absorb impact and dampen spring oscillations.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb amortiguar, which means to dampen, soften or cushion.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term amortiguadores del coche may be used for car shocks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is amortiguador, while the plural amortiguadores is used when referring to the set of shocks.
How do you pronounce it?
/amoɾtiɡwadoɾes/
Did you know?
- The root of amortiguador is related to the word morto, meaning 'dead', as the goal of the device is to 'kill' or extinguish the energy of the bounce.
- In Spanish, amortiguador is used for items completely unrelated to cars, such as a protective phone case or a financial buffer in a budget.
- The verb amortiguar is used figuratively in social situations to describe 'softening' the blow of bad news or reducing the tension of a conflict.
Examples in context
- El técnico recomendó reemplazar los amortiguadores del automóvil.The technician recommended replacing the car shocks.
- Los amortiguadores de este coche son viejos.The shocks on this car are old.
- Necesito cambiar los amortiguadores pronto.I need to change the shocks soon.
- El mecánico revisó los amortiguadores.The mechanic checked the shocks.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a car in the garage.
- SofíaAlejandro, el coche rebota mucho.Alejandro, the car bounces a lot.
- AlejandroCreo que fallan los amortiguadores.I think the shocks are failing.
- Sofía¿Podemos arreglar los amortiguadores hoy?Can we fix the shocks today?
- AlejandroSí, yo tengo las herramientas.Yes, I have the tools.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
