revisar indicadores
/rebisaɾ indikadoɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "check gauges" is translated into Spanish as revisar indicadores.
This phrase is used to describe the action of inspecting the instrument panels of a vehicle or machine to monitor its current status.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun indicadores literally means indicators, which is the standard term for gauges or instrument readings in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
You can also use comprobar los indicadores as a common synonym to express the same action of verifying readings.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are checking only one specific gauge, use the singular form revisar el indicador.
How do you pronounce it?
/rebisaɾ indikadoɾes/
Did you know?
- If a gauge is malfunctioning, a Spanish speaker might say the indicator is fallando or está loco, rather than just saying it is broken.
- The verb revisar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'revision', meaning both come from the Latin concept of 'looking at something again'.
- In Mexico, someone might use the slang term checar instead of revisar to check gauges, which is a direct loanword from the English 'to check'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, verifique los indicadores para asegurarnos de que todo está en buen estado.Please check the gauges to ensure that everything is in good condition.
- Oye, revisa los medidores. No vaya a ser que tengas algún problema en el coche.Hey, check the gauges. You don't want to have any car problems.
Example conversation
Javier and María are preparing a truck for a long trip.
- JavierMaría, ¿puedes revisar indicadores del tablero?María, can you check the dashboard gauges?
- MaríaSí, voy a revisar indicadores ahora mismo.Yes, I am going to check the gauges right now.
- Javier¿Está todo bien con la presión del aceite?Is everything okay with the oil pressure?
- MaríaSí, Javier, todo parece estar normal.Yes, Javier, everything seems to be normal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries revisar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
