muelle de reloj
/mweʝe de ɾelox/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clock spring" is translated into Spanish as muelle de reloj.
The term refers to a spiral spring used to store energy in a clock or similar mechanical device.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of muelle (spring) and de reloj (of clock).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, resorte de reloj is used instead of muelle to refer to a spring.
How do you pronounce it?
/mweʝe de ɾelox/
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Examples in context
- El muelle de reloj se ha roto.The clock spring has broken.
- El muelle de reloj está roto.The clock spring is broken.
- Necesito un muelle de reloj nuevo.I need a new clock spring.
- El muelle de reloj tiene mucha tensión.The clock spring has a lot of tension.
Example conversation
Mateo is showing a broken mechanical part to María in a workshop.
- Mateo¿Puedes arreglar este muelle de reloj?Can you fix this clock spring?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, pero es una pieza difícil.Yes, Mateo, but it is a difficult part.
- MateoEspero que no sea muy caro.I hope it is not very expensive.
- MaríaTe diré el precio mañana.I will tell you the price tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, muelle, reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
