pedal de embrague
/pedal de embɾaɡe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "clutch pedal" is pedal de embrague in Spanish.
The term refers to the pedal modulating the clutch (noun).
Meaning: pedal modulating the clutch (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pedal de embrague is composed of pedal (pedal), the preposition de (of) and embrague (clutch).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term pedal del clutch is more commonly used in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
/pedal de embɾaɡe/
Did you know?
- The term embragar originally described the action of putting on leggings or breeches, which mirrors how a clutch 'embraces' the flywheel.
- The word pedal shares a root with the English word 'pedestrian', as both come from the Latin pēs meaning 'foot'.
- If you are in a workshop in Spain, using the term clutch might actually confuse a mechanic more than using the proper embrague.
Examples in context
- El pedal de embrague está ubicado a la izquierda del pedal de freno.The clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal.
- No olvides pisar bien el embrague antes de cambiar de marcha.Don't forget to press the clutch pedal properly before shifting gears.
- Pisa el pedal de embrague a fondo.Press the clutch pedal all the way down.
- El pedal de embrague está muy duro.The clutch pedal is very hard.
- Tengo que revisar el pedal de embrague.I have to check the clutch pedal.
- No presiones el pedal de embrague con tanta fuerza.Do not press the clutch pedal with so much force.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a broken car in a garage.
- MateoLucía, el pedal de embrague no funciona.Lucía, the clutch pedal is not working.
- LucíaParece que necesita una reparación urgente.It looks like it needs an urgent repair.
- Mateo¿Crees que es un problema del pedal de embrague?Do you think it is a problem with the clutch pedal?
- LucíaPodría ser eso o un problema del sistema.It could be that or a problem with the system.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, embrague, pedal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
