engranajes
/enɡɾanaxes/from spelling rules
The English phrase cogs is translated into Spanish as engranajes.
engranajes is used to refer to cogs.
How do you pronounce it?
/enɡɾanaxes/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word piñón is used specifically for the smallest cog in a gear train, a term that also refers to a type of edible pine nut.
- In Spanish, the verb engranar can describe two people who work perfectly together or a conversation that starts to flow smoothly, effectively 'clicking' into place.
- While engranaje refers to the system of cogs, a single cog is often called a diente, which literally translates to 'tooth' in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Los engranajes del reloj necesitan lubricación para funcionar adecuadamente.The cogs of the clock need lubrication to function properly.
- Las ruedas dentadas del vehículo son fundamentales para la transmisión correcta de la potencia.The cogs of the vehicle are crucial for the proper power transmission.
- Necesito reemplazar los engranes del equipo de impresión.I need to replace the cogs of the printing equipment.
- Los piñones de la bicicleta deben estar bien lubricados para un cambio de marchas suave.The cogs of the bicycle need to be well-lubricated for smooth gear shifting.
- Los engranajes del reloj son muy pequeños.The cogs of the clock are very small.
- Necesitamos limpiar los engranajes de la máquina.We need to clean the machine's cogs.
- Esos engranajes metálicos están oxidados.Those metal cogs are rusty.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are examining a broken antique clock in a workshop.
- SofíaJavier, mira estos engranajes rotos.Javier, look at these broken cogs.
- JavierParece que el mecanismo se ha detenido.It looks like the mechanism has stopped.
- Sofía¿Puedes arreglar los engranajes tú?Can you fix the cogs yourself?
- JavierSí, lo intentaré ahora mismo.Yes, I will try right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
