historial de manejo limpio
/istoɾjal de manexo limpjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'clean driving record' can be translated into Spanish as historial de manejo limpio.
This phrase describes a person's history of driving without any accidents or traffic violations.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where historial means history, de manejo means of driving and limpio means clean.
Which one should you use?
You can also use historial de manejo sin infracciones to say 'driving history without infractions', which is more formal or technical.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most of Latin America, manejo is the standard term for the act of driving a vehicle, making historial de manejo limpio the preferred version there. In Spain, the word conducción is more commonly used than manejo, so you would use historial de conducción limpio instead.
Did you know?
- While limpio means 'clean', a driver in some Spanish-speaking regions might use the term hoja de vida to refer to their overall professional or driving record, literally calling it a 'life sheet'.
- In Spanish, the word manejo comes from manejar, which shares a root with the word for 'hand' (mano), reflecting the physical act of handling a vehicle.
- The word limpio in this context shares a common ancestor with the English word 'limpid', meaning clear or transparent. Both words trace back to the Latin 'limpidus', suggesting a sense of clarity that applies to both liquids and a person's record.
Examples in context
- El señor García cuenta con un expediente de conducción limpio.Mr. García has a clean driving record.
- Él tiene un historial de manejo limpio.He has a clean driving record.
- Es importante tener un historial de manejo limpio.It is important to have a clean driving record.
- Necesito demostrar mi historial de manejo limpio.I need to prove my clean driving record.
Example conversation
Daniel is applying for a delivery job and talking to Elena, the manager.
- DanielHola Elena, quiero solicitar el puesto de chofer.Hello Elena, I want to apply for the driver position.
- ElenaHola Daniel, ¿tienes un historial de manejo limpio?Hello Daniel, do you have a clean driving record?
- DanielSí, nunca he tenido multas ni accidentes.Yes, I have never had fines or accidents.
- ElenaPerfecto, entonces podemos contratarte hoy mismo.Perfect, then we can hire you today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, limpio, manejo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
