kit de embrague
/kit de embɾaɡe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "clutch kit" is translated as kit de embrague.
The term is used in automotive mechanics to refer to a complete set of components for a clutch replacement, such as the pressure plate, clutch disc and release bearing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the loanword kit (kit) and the prepositional phrase de embrague (of clutch).
Which one should you use?
You may also see juego de embrague used in formal contexts. In informal settings, speakers might use the English-influenced terms kit de clutch or juego de clutch.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the variation kit de embreague is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/kit de embɾaɡe/
Did you know?
- While kit de embrague is the technical term, the word embrague is derived from the verb embragar, which is built upon the word braga meaning 'breeches' or 'undergarments'.
- The formal term juego de embrague uses the word juego, which usually means 'game', to describe a coordinated set of mechanical parts.
- The term kit is a direct loanword from English, but it is so integrated that it is used in Spanish for everything from first aid to car repairs.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría recomendarme un kit de embrague para mi automóvil?Could you recommend a clutch kit for my car?
- Necesito cambiar el juego de embrague de mi vehículo.I need to replace the clutch kit of my vehicle.
- Mi auto necesita un kit de clutch nuevo.My car needs a new clutch kit.
- Necesito comprar un kit de embrague nuevo.I need to buy a new clutch kit.
- El kit de embrague está en la caja.The clutch kit is in the box.
- Ese kit de embrague es de muy buena calidad.That clutch kit is of very good quality.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at an auto parts store.
- Sofía¿Tienes un kit de embrague para este coche?Do you have a clutch kit for this car?
- MateoSí, tengo el kit de embrague en el almacén.Yes, I have the clutch kit in the warehouse.
- SofíaPerfecto, tráemelo por favor, Mateo.Perfect, bring it to me please, Mateo.
- MateoEn un momento te lo llevo, Sofía.I will bring it to you in a moment, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, embrague, kit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
