bombín de embrague
/bombin de embɾaɡe/from spelling rules
The English phrase clutch slave cylinder is translated into Spanish as bombín de embrague.
Bombín de embrague is the most common way to refer to this specific automotive part within a mechanical workshop context.
What does it mean word for word?
This term is composed of bombín (small pump/cylinder), de (of) and embrague (clutch).
Which one should you use?
The phrase cilindro esclavo de embrague is a more literal translation of the English term often used in technical manuals. For formal contexts, you may also see Cilindro esclavo del embrague or the alternative Cilindro auxiliar del embrague.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico, the variation Bomba esclava del embrague is used.
Did you know?
- The word embrague comes from the verb embragar, which is derived from braga, the Spanish word for 'panties' or 'knickers'.
- While bombín describes a mechanical cylinder in a car, the same word in Spanish also refers to a 'bowler hat'.
- The term bombín uses the diminutive suffix -ín to indicate that the part is a 'little pump', specifically to distinguish its size from the larger master cylinder.
Examples in context
- Hola, necesito ayuda con la pieza que se encuentra cerca del pedal del embrague. Creo que se llama cilindro esclavo. ¿Puedes revisarlo?Hi, I need help with the part near the clutch pedal. I think it's called the clutch slave cylinder. Can you take a look?
- El bombín de embrague está fallando.The clutch slave cylinder is failing.
- Necesito comprar un bombín de embrague nuevo.I need to buy a new clutch slave cylinder.
- ¿Es el bombín de embrague la causa del problema?Is the clutch slave cylinder the cause of the problem?
Example conversation
At an auto repair shop.
- SofíaHola, ¿puedes revisar mi bombín de embrague?Hello, can you check my clutch slave cylinder?
- JavierClaro, déjame ver si tiene fugas.Sure, let me see if it has leaks.
- SofíaEl pedal se siente muy duro.The pedal feels very hard.
- JavierSí, parece que el bombín de embrague está roto.Yes, it looks like the clutch slave cylinder is broken.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bombín, de, embrague, CC BY-SA 4.0.
